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Despite Irritating Tradeoffs, High-Tech Iron Is Here To Stay Timber Harvesting’s 2018 National Logging Equipment Survey, completed last November, was an interesting project that generated lots of information about loggers’ equipment satisfaction level, buying practices, attitudes, expectations, apprehensions, and frustrations. Special thanks to the 360 logging business owners who completed the study. The detail-laden article begins on page 12.

Over time, and particularly since the 21st century arrived, logging equipment has become larger, heavier, quieter, easier on fuel, more powerful, more productive, more comfortable, more hightech, and much more expensive. Overall loggers are satisfied ith their cur rent equipment inventory, but many who completed the survey are anything but comfortable with new equipment complexity and its vexing fallout.

Telling Paradox ne parado confirmed by the survey is that even though today’s machines are built to last for 15,000 to 20,000 hours or more, there is a growing tendency among many upper-tier loggers to buy an extended warranty and rotate their harder working machines at or near the end of the warranty period, typically at less than 7,000 hours. The primary reasons are that some equipment is so complicated and sensitive, only a welltrained tech, if available, can work on it, and when post-warranty repairs are necessary, the costs can be exorbitant. his in u o machines is a negative for owners and dealers, as the market for them is weak and is suppressing values.

A few dealers with bulging used equipment inventories don’t even take tradeins, I am told. The ranks of those loggers who favor used machines are thinner, and offshore markets for low emissions machines don’t exist, causing anxiety to build among many equipment players.

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participants challenged the reliability assertion, likely hinging their opinions on bad experiences they have had, and possibly continue to have, with issues linked to low emissions engine intricacies, electronic codes and such, and the limited ability of dealer service techs to quickly and effectively diagnose and correct problems.

Wrote one logger: “Reliability is a double-edged sword. Mechanically, machines are more reliable, but electrical faults make them inoperable.”

Another: “I’d rather have a machine built to or than a home o fice on wheels.”

Fewer Choices gain over time mergers and finan cial meltdowns have reduced the number of manufacturers and new equipment prices have soared, adding to operating expense and forcing up certain used equipment prices. Also, the number of equipment dealers has declined, and they are larger and better capitalized, but this doesn’t necessarily mean they are consistently and e ficiently meeting customer needs. Many loggers called out dealers about the lofty prices they charge for parts, which they say are often not in stock, and service, which at times is ine ficient and unreliable.

One related comment: “A lot of the time their mechanics are not experienced and we feel they just throw parts at machines hoping or a fi .”

No Going Back Dealer techs likely will become better at diagnosing and fi ing problems but manufacturers are not likely to retreat from their march along the hightech trail. Like it or not, technology is accelerating rapidly and our society and workplaces are adopting it rapidly.

As for logging equipment, late last year I heard John Deere engineers tell a logging group we are now in what they called the bigger/stronger/faster technological phase, but we will soon be in the easier/smarter/precise stage, or what will

be known as the operator assistance era.

They said operator productivity can vary by as much as 40% and that advancing technology can effectively close this gap as manufacturers edge ever closer to the autonomous (driverless) machine age.

Size Does Matter The ‘bigger is better’ equipment conviction continues to echo throughout the logging community, even though most timber harvested today is smaller than it was when Ronald Reagan occupied The White House. The largest 4-wheel grapple skidders made

by Cat, Deere and Tigercat are almost t. ide even ider hen fitted with duals. Deere’s 948L and Tigercat’s 632E each weigh almost 50,000 lbs. Tigercat makes a 635G 6-wheel bogie skidder that weighs 54,500 lbs. and is 31 ft. long. TimberPro’s TF840C clambunk skidder is a 30-ton beast. Many track feller-bunchers weigh 40 tons; some push or exceed 50. In the CTL world, even forwarders are bigger than ever, with some models weighing 25 to 30 tons.

Several survey respondents, predominately loggers working in hardwood thinning applications and/or in smaller tracts, called for smaller and lighter feller-bunchers and skidders. The smallest skidder made in North America today is the Tigercat 602 cable unit. But ‘small’ is relative. With 168 HP, it weighs 28,375 lbs., is a little over 22 ft. long and almost 9 ft. wide. The smallest wheel feller-buncher available, the 130 HP tri-wheel DF 703 Phoenix, weighs about 20,000 lbs. without a head.

A wide choice of smaller machines probably is not on the horizon. From a manufacturing standpoint, I understand that the costs to make a smaller machine are disproportionate to the costs to build a larger one. Put another way, margins are generally higher on larger machines.

Be this as it may, the primary driver of larger machines is their superior productivity in smaller timber. One operator in a bigger machine achieves greater output. It’s that simple.

As one logger commented: “It’s all about cost per ton and how to get that down. Bigger, more productive equipTH ment makes a real difference.”

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NewsLines Enviva Acquires Pellet Plant In South Carolina Enviva JV Development Company LLC is purchasing the Colombo Energy wood pellet production plant in Greenwood, SC, and has plans to develop and construct additional wood pellet production plants and deep-water marine terminals in the Southeastern U.S. Enviva Holdings, LP announced that its development subsidiary, Enviva Development Holdings, LLC, has entered into a new joint venture, Enviva JV Development Company, LLC, with affiliates of The John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.). The new joint venture will be managed by Enviva and supported by the Hancock Renewable Energy Group, a unit of the Hancock Natural Resource Group.

“The new joint venture is expected to develop and construct new production plants and marine terminals required to serve the growing Asian and European markets,” says John Keppler, President and CEO of Enviva.

Through their affiliates, Enviva and John Hancock will provide the capital to the new joint venture needed to fund the acquisition of the Greenwood plant as well as the planned development of a deep-water marine terminal at the Port of Pascagoula, Miss. and at least two additional wood pellet production facilities.

The first investment will be the acquisition of the Greenwood (Colombo Energy) plant and related assets from The Navigator Company, S.A., a large Portuguese paper and pulp company.

The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2018.

The Greenwood plant commenced operations in October 2016. The new venture expects to invest capital in the Greenwood plant to improve the operational efficiency and increase production capacity. The production will continue to be exported from Enviva’s terminal in Wilmington, NC. The existing joint venture between affiliates of Enviva and John Hancock will retain ownership of Enviva Pellets Hamlet, LLC, the entity constructing a 600,000 metric tons per year production plant in Hamlet, NC. Enviva expects the Hamlet plant will be operational in the first quarter of 2019.

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Rentech Selling Fulghum Fibres To Alabama Firm Rentech has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while proceeding to sell its Fulghum Fibres, New England Wood Pellet and Atikokan, Ontario wood pellet facility properties.

The subsidiaries of the Rentech company conducting its Fulghum Fibres business in the U.S. have entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Scott Davis Chip Company, Inc. of Brent, Ala. for the sale of the assets of that business. The Fulghum purchase price is $28 million (which includes the assumption of approximately $20 million of debt).

Scott Davis Chip Co. is a family owned business that operates a chip mill, trucking firm and other assets.

Gainesville Purchases GREC Biomass Plant The city of Gainesville, Fla. has purchased the Gainesville Renewable Energy Center biomass power plant for $750 million, though investment interest costs will increase it to $1.2 billion over the next 30 years.

However, city officials say Gainesville will save $768 million over the next 30 years and lower electric bills.

Gainesville Regional Utilities, the city-owned utility, immediately changed the plant’s name to Deerhaven Renewable Generating Station.

GRU officials pushed the deal to exit a 30-year contract that called for the city to pay the GREC partnership $1.9 billion—about $70 million annually—over the next 27 years.

The $500 million facility began commercial operation in late 2013 with the intention to utilize 1 million tons of wood biomass annually procured through BioResource Management.

But the plant, which was already under local scrutiny because of the power purchase agreement, began encountering problems, from noise complaints to a lawsuit filed by one of its primary biomass suppliers, who said GREC had changed its biomass requirements in mid-stream, causing this supplier to lose out. A judge ordered GREC to pay the supplier $4.6 million.

It was also difficult for GRU to manage the plant, from the outside so to speak, as part of its energy portfo-

Rentech purchased Fulghum Fibres in 2013 for $112 million, including 32 wood chip mills, six of which were in South America.

Also, Rentech is selling its New England Wood Pellet business to Lignetics of New England, Inc., a subsidiary of Lignetics, Inc., for $33 million.

Lignetics is the largest residential wood pellet manufacturing company in the U.S., with pellet manufacturing plants on both the East Coast and the West Coast Rentech is also selling its Atikokan pellet mill to True North Timber, a forest resources company, for CAD $3.2 million. lio. The city tried to buy the plant for $400 million in 2013, but was turned down by the ownership partnership.

Last August the Gainesville City Commission voted in favor of the $750 million purchase. Doing extended outages now and then, the plant was running for system reliability reasons immediately before the purchase.

As of early January, the plant was running and receiving biomass, including Hurricane Irma storm debris along with traditional sources. Plans are for the plant to run a regular schedule in 2018 at near full capacity. GRU says the projection for fuel pricing and the unit efficiency make it one of the most cost effective in GRU’s generation fleet.

GRU is near the conclusion of testing that will determine what modifications to the plant are needed.

Meanwhile, BioResource Management remains the primary contractor for biomass procurement.

Drax Biomass Starts Up Urania Pellet Plant Drax Biomass Inc., a leading producer of industrial wood pellets in the Southeast, started production at its newest facility, LaSalle BioEnergy in Urania, La., in late November.

The facility, which was built in 2015 by German Pellets, was purchased by Drax at auction last April.

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NewsLines acquisition. The asset was a strategic investment considering LaSalle BioEnergy’s proximity to an abundant wood basket and its production capacity that supports Drax’s strategy of increasing self-supply.

LaSalle BioEnergy will employ 78 and is the third pellet plant in the Drax Biomass portfolio including Morehouse BioEnergy in Bastrop, La. and Amite BioEnergy in Gloster, Miss., both of which Drax built from scratch. The LaSalle wood pellet manufacturing facility, which is 160 miles northwest of Baton Rouge, can produce 450,000 metric tons of wood pellets per year.

The Morehouse and Gloster facilities, both commissioned in 2015, can each produce 450,000 metric tons annually as well.

Drax Biomass had previously signaled its intent to pursue the acquisition of financially distressed pellet manufacturing assets. The company’s strategy is to self-supply 20-30% the wood pellets required by its Drax

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Power Station in the United Kingdom.

Drax generates 7% of the UK’s electricity, and 70% of the electricity Drax produces is made using compressed wood pellets, having converted three 660 MW generating units from coal fired to biomass. It is considering converting its remaining three coal fired units to gas and/or biomass as Britain plans to phase out coal by 2025.

A final decision on location is expected in early 2018 with construction launching shortly after.

“The family looks forward to bringing a southern yellow pine sawmill to a new community in the South,” the company states.

Rex Lumber Plans To Build Sawmill

Potlatch Corp. and Deltic Timber Corp. have agreed to merge into a Timberland REIT with major wood products production capacity. The combined company will be named PotlatchDeltic Corp., with Potlatch stockholders owning 65% of the new company, and Deltic stockholders owning 35%.

The combined company will employ more than 1,500. It will have a timberland portfolio of approximately 2 million acres, with 1.1 million acres in the U.S. South, 600,000 acres in Idaho, and 150,000 acres in Minnesota. ➤ 10

Rex Lumber, headquartered in Graceville, Fla., plans to invest $110 million in building a greenfield sawmill in the Southeast soon. Several potential sites have been identified for the mill, which will have a minimum annual production of 240MMBF of southern yellow pine.

Rex currently operates three sawmills, two in the Florida Panhandle at Graceville and Bristol, Fla. and one in Brookhaven, Miss., producing a combined 575MMBF annually.

Potlatch, Deltic Coming Together

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NewsLines The company will operate eight wood products manufacturing facilities.

Forest-Residue Based Biorefinery Announced Velocys plc reports it has signed a site option agreement with Adams County in Mississippi for its first U.S. forest-residue based biorefinery to be located in Natchez.

Velocys has been offered economic development incentives from Adams County valued at $42 million. The project expects to qualify for additional incentives up to $15 million, provided by Mississippi’s Advantage Jobs Act and other statutory tax incentives.

Velocys has also received commitments from Adams County worth $4 million (relating to the land and upgrades to the site) and $1 million site upgrade commitments from local utility suppliers.

The 100 acre Natchez site was confirmed after the company analyzed

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a broad set of operational and tax considerations at 12 possible sites in four states in the Southeast.

Velocys is maintaining its list of other attractive sites in the region.

Canadian Sawmill Companies Take Hit United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that the U.S. softwood lumber industry is materially injured by reason of imports of softwood lumber from Canada. This determination confirms earlier rulings by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce that Canadian softwood lumber is subsidized and also sold in the U.S. at less than fair value.

In November 2016, the Committee Overseeing Action for Lumber International Trade Investigations or Negotiations (COALITION) petitioned the U.S. Dept. of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission to restore the conditions of fair trade in softwood lumber between the U.S.

and Canada.

The combined (subsidization and dumping) duty rates that Canadian companies must now pay range from 9% to 24% depending on the company.

The U.S. government has instructed the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect cash deposits from these importers based on the final rates.

In 2016, imports of softwood lumber from Canada were valued at an estimated $5.66 billion.

The petition was filed on behalf of the COALITION, whose members include: U.S. Lumber Coalition, Inc. (DC), Collum’s Lumber Products, L.L.C. (SC), Hankins, Inc. (MS), Potlatch Corporation (WA), Rex Lumber Company (FL), Seneca Sawmill Co. (OR), Sierra Pacific Industries (CA), Stimson Lumber Co. (OR), Swanson Group (OR), Weyerhaeuser Co. (WA), Carpenters Industrial Council (OR), Giustina Land and Timber Co. (OR), and Sullivan Forestry Consultants, Inc. (GA).

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Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down TH’s Logging Equipment Survey reveals interesting conclusions, convictions, concerns.

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mong many other things, Timber Harvesting’s recently completed 2018 National Logging Equipment Survey reveals that loggers… ● Overall are satisfied with their current harvesting equipment, but many owners of newer, higher tech machines are dissatisfied with their cost, complexity, potential repair expense, and dealer support; ● Expect machines to last for up to 15,000 hours or more, but a growing number are buying extended warranties and rotating their harder working machines at or near the end of warranty protection; ● Are concerned that they will not or may not be able to continue absorbing rapidly rising equipment 12

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costs going forward; ● To a notable extent (46%) feel that equipment manufacturers’ financing practices at times make it too easy for novices to enter the logging business and contribute to logging force overcapacity; ● To perhaps a lesser extent feel that, with newer machines, technology has overshot the ability of many dealer technicians to effectively diagnose and correct machine problems.

Sent to logging business subscribers who share their email addresses with Timber Harvesting’s parent company, Hatton-Brown Publishers, Inc., the survey was possibly the most comprehensive of its type ever conducted among loggers. It consisted of 35 questions, most of which had multiple

components. Representing 40 states, a total of 360, or 8%, participated in the study, but not all answered each question. Two $200 gift cards were offered as an incentive. (The randomly selected winners are listed on page 17.)

Asked to rate their overall equipment satisfaction level, 45% selected good, 42% selected very good and 12% chose excellent (349 responses).

As to specific order of importance in nine categories, respondents (359) singled out reliability; productivity; life span; ease of maintenance; operator comfort; resale value; fuel efficiency; design; and Tier 4f engine integrity.

In rating keys they consider when buying or leasing equipment, respondents (355) placed parts availability first in importance; quality second;

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fast, competent service third; and dealer support/reputation fourth. Fifth was ease of maintenance; sixth was warranty; and seventh was price.

Down the list in ninth place was brand. Tying for eighth place were resale value, financing, and ‘other,’ such as loaner machines; salesperson’s knowledge of equipment; fuel efficiency; parts availability; whether a dealer is open on Saturdays; trust; competent mechanics; noise level; ease of use; durability; travel time charges; training; operator preference; and dealer’s ability to help diagnose problems over the phone.

Also, loggers were asked to rank 12 keys that help trigger a machine purchase. The order of importance from the 357 who responded: downtime/lost production; machine performance; repair costs; hard to find parts; warranty protection; machine hours; better fuel economy; income tax considerations; machine age; newer technology; and operator preference. ‘Other’ factors mentioned included quality, toughness, brand, safety, and dealer location.

The study revealed that logging business owners expect today’s equipment to last longer than ever, provided it is properly maintained. Of the 349 who responded, 21% signaled it should last up to 10,000 hours, 36% Foremost Authority For Professional Loggers

up to 15,000; 25% up to 20,000; 11% up to 25,000; and 7% more than 25,000.

Tendencies As to equipment tendencies (354 responses), 36% of participants indicated they usually buy new—only 2% indicated they usually lease—29% usually buy used; 32% usually buy both new and used; 14% typically trade in old equipment, and 31% usually sell old equipment themselves or keep it in reserve.

Despite the proven longevity of today’s higher tech and much higher priced equipment, a growing number of logging firms, especially top tier organizations, are purchasing extended warranties when available and rotating machines well ahead of their projected life cycle. Observers believe this is being driven by multiple reasons, including the need to curb downtime, equipment complexity, proprietary diagnostic programs, lack of trained dealer technicians, and the towering cost of repairs.

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spondents, almost 50% indicated they purchase an extended warranty and 34% confirmed they tend to keep their harder working machines close to or just beyond the end of the extended warranty period and rotate them around 6,000 to 7,000 hours.

Also, 18% indicated they purchase a preventive maintenance package from their primary dealer and finance it with equipment.

Loggers were asked about recent operational trends in their respective areas, and 297 responded. The most notable: 32% indicated more use of tracked equipment; 31% indicated more use of log processors; and 29% indicated more use of cut-to-length systems—this most likely linked to processors. Less notable increases were indicated for in-woods chipping and winch-assist systems on steep slopes. In the ‘other’ category were a few notable comments, as follows: —“We’re losing woodlots to agriculture.”

—More people getting out of logging. Insurance and equipment are too costly and the companies you deliver to are cutting pay.”

Complexity Pushback The survey indicates that many loggers evidently are not taken with today’s equipment complexity, even though forestry equipment is not as complex as construction and agricultural equipment, and more sophistication is likely on the way. In a commentary section of the survey, these loggers appealed for manufacturers to listen intently to their customers, machine operators and dealer repair technicians. In addition to calling for lower prices for products, parts, and service, they called for greater simplicity; enhanced durability; ease of maintenance; ease of use; less reliance on electronics; fewer sensors; availability of at least some smaller size machines; more training on the part of dealers, their salespeople and technicians; access to simulators; and larger and higher ply tires to match the performance of the largest, higher horsepower skidders.

Much of this complexity involves the lower emissions Tier 4f engine that runs hotter, requires diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), is sensor-reliant, and is now standard in most new logging equipment. One question asked about problems encountered with such an engine, and 335 responded, but only 301 indi14

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cated they actually owned machines so equipped. DEF issues other than cost were singled out by the most respondents, followed by regen issues; wiring/ wiring harness failure; excessive heat; and incompetence in dealer technicians and operators. Listed in the ‘other’ category were sensors; leaking DEF tank and exhaust flap; machine coming to a sudden stop; injector failure; and miscellaneous manufacturing defects. Numerous participants indicated they had experienced no problems.

One comment: “Junk!” Another: “Equipment has become too sensitive.

There seems to be a code displayed every day.” And another: “All DEF systems (three makes) have cost lots in downtime and travel costs.”

Downtime attributable to the Tier 4f engine does not appear to be a major factor, according to the survey. Only 3% of respondents indicated the related level was greater than 50%; 3% checked 40-50%; 4% 30-40%; 12% 20-30%; 25% 10-20%; and 53% less than 10%.

Loggers were asked to grade manufacturers/dealers on the new equipment/instruction they provide in terms of proper operation, Tier 4f engine specifics, overall maintenance, and safety. The figures: 6% indicated excellent; 21% very good; 49% good; 17% poor; and 7% very poor. Likewise, they were asked to grade themselves on how they have trained operators to correctly use and maintain Tier 4f engine-powered machines, including filtration and proper handling of DEF. The results: 14% chose excellent; 29% very good; 45% good; 6% poor and 6% very poor.

Even though a lot of loggers wring their hands over today’s equipment complexity, they have reservations about the idea of using rebuilt equipment. In a question answered by 352, only 7% indicated they had bought at least one rebuilt machine in the last three years. Nine percent indicated they were pleased with their rebuilt machine purchase and plan on buying more, but 3% signaled they would not.

While they had never bought a rebuilt machine, 32% indicated they might consider buying one or more in the next three years, but 50% indicated they had no plans to do so.

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He also reminds buyers that basic machine warranties have been improved in the last two decades, typically going from six months or 1,000 hours to 12 months or 2,000 hours.

Some structural warranties cover 36 months or 10,000 hours.

Another equipment rep told TH he felt that prices would be stable throughout 2018.)

GPS mapping systems now standard or optional in many newer machines.

Only 262 responded, a probable reflection on this relatively new technology.

The findings: —12% indicated the tools are very effective as a machine health/operator monitoring aid and use the info; —13% indicated the tools are somewhat effective and they occasionally use the info; —3% signaled the systems are not very effective and they rarely use the info; —22% signaled they do not view the technology as adding value to their machine management ability; —32% indicated they would not consider purchasing such a system as an option or aftermarket add-on.

Price Escalation Regarding equipment prices, loggers agree that they have escalated sharply over the last 10 years but are divided on the degree of the increase.

Four percent or those surveyed suggested prices had increased up to 20%; 11% chose 20-25%; 17% indicated 25-30%; 16% chose 30-35; 18% signaled 35-40%; 16% indicated 40-50%; and 18% indicated more than 50%. A total of 351 responded to the question.

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black sheep in a family, it’s a subject they don’t tend to illuminate. Except for the weak sales years of 2001-02 and 2008-2010, most manufacturers probably averaged at least one hike annually since 2000, and when Tier 4f engines became mandatory in recent years, most increased prices by double digits, given that they incurred hefty costs in engine development, related machine design changes/requirements, or both.

Some also used the opportunity to incorporate telematics systems, another cost add-on, in machines for the first time. And over a prolonged time, most machines have become larger and more powerful.

One tuned-in personality who spent decades in the new equipment arena before he became a used machine purveyor in 2008, suggests the 10-year purchase price run-up to be 30 to 35% for whole machines, but not necessarily for attachments. He contends that some price increase thinking among loggers could be skewed more by perception than by reality. “Loggers see everything they touch, including machines and parts and repairs, going up, but little, if any, increase in income,” he points out. He goes on to mention that at least one manufacturer offers a 36month extended warranty and a scheduled service package that can be financed with a machine purchase. “So, while basic machine prices have gone up sharply, add-ons like this or a telematics package option have, and do, play a part as well,” he asserts.

A follow-through question was answered by 354. “Going forward and given prevailing market conditions, can your business continue to absorb the type of machinery increases you have experienced in the last 10 years?”

Eight percent answered yes, 44% answered maybe, 48% answered no.

One respondent offered this take on the misalignment of logging/trucking rates and the cost of equipment, parts and service: “The additional costs are being covered up by added production, but that bubble will blow at some point. We don’t see it because it doesn’t happen to everyone at once like the housing bubble did.”

Top factors loggers consider when financing equipment are the interest rate, number of years of the payback period, down payment requirement, flexibility of payment plan, and lease options. Response total was 347.

Here is a related question answered by 348: “Do you feel that the financing practices of equipment manufacturers at times make to too easy for people to enter the logging business and thus contribute to logging force overcapacity?” The results: 46% indicated yes; 32% indicated maybe; 22% indicated no.

Investments Now, Later One-third of respondents estimate their total harvesting equipment at less than $500,000, but one-fourth put it at up to $1 million, almost one-fifth reported up to $2 million, and 14% up to $4 million. Interlocked to this, twothirds of respondents report they spend less than $100,000 annually on repairs, parts, tires, lubricants, and other supplies, not including fuel. Eleven percent indicated they spend up to $150,000; 8% up to $200,000 and 5% more than $500,000. Other than warranty-related work, repairs and routine maintenance are handled largely from within. A total of 353 answered each respective question.

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their equipment inventory. Here are the numbers as provided by 355 respondents: 249 bulldozers; 333 chain saws; 52 disc chippers; 42 drum chippers; 25 total tree flail debarkers; 197 pull-through delimbers; 46 stroke delimbers; 114 excavators; 200 4-wheel feller-bunchers; 23 tri-wheel feller-bunchers; 99 track feller-bunchers; 24 fire fighting vehicles; 47 forwarders; 35 grapple saws; 17 horizontal grinders; 9 tub grinders; 24 wheel CTL harvesters; 27 track harvesters; 261 truck or trailer-mount loaders; 53 track loaders; 37 processors; 76 motor graders; 7 wheel mulchers; 14 track mulchers; 277 pressure washers; 220 pole saws; 269 service trucks/trailers; 86 skid-steer machines; 14 clambunk skidders; 68 cable skidders; 273 grapple skidders; 17 6x6 bogie skidders; 18 track skidders; 138 bar-chain slashers; 38 circle saw slashers; 51 onboard weigh scales; 47 platform weigh scales; 14 winch-assist systems; 12 swing yarders and 8 tower yarders.

Respondents (310) reported they may purchase the following equipment in the next three years: 110 trailer-mounted loaders; 179 skidders (predominately 4-wheel grapple models); 130 wheel feller-bunchers; 8 track loaders; 19 track feller-bunchers; 22 delimbers (predominately pull-through types); 20 forwarders; 19 CTL wheel harvesters; 25 processors; l skid-steer loader; 1 backhoe; 18 bulldozers; 6 slashers; 12 excavators; 2 tower yarders; 1 swing yarder; 2 grapple saws; 1 rock drill; 1 winch-assist system; 1 motor grader; 1 track skidder, 1 mulcher, 3 chippers and 7 track harvesters.

On a scale of 1 to 10, loggers were asked to rate the sources of information that help them make equipment purchase decisions. Verbal referrals came out on top, trade publications came in second; manufacturer web sites third; and social media sources YouTube fourth; and Facebook fifth.

Wants, Needs The survey asked loggers how manufacturers could improve equipment and attachments and what type of new equipment and technology they could develop to help make operations more efficient and productive and possibly more profitable. Comments: “Conduct face-to-face interviews with customers regarding dealer effectiveness. Is their dealer good or poor?”

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The winners: Roy Reaves, Reaves Timber, Coleman Falls, Virginia, and Aaron Lowry, LT Leach Logging, Newcomerstown, Ohio. larger piece (part) when you only need a small part. For example, I needed to replace a toggle on a joystick and I had to buy the entire joystick instead of just the toggle.”

“Offer a basic machine for lower production applications.”

“Go back to straight hydraulics on loaders instead of electric over hydraulic.”

“Install an on-board lube system.”

“Reduce engine emissions-related downtime.”

“Put trouble codes on the web site and make them accessible to customers.”

“Don’t cut corners just to save a few dollars.”

“Lower purchase price, lower parts prices.”

“Give us more consolidation of parts to interchange.”

“Have a program to recycle every four years. Re-pin and re-bush, go over all hydraulic systems completely and do engine and computer and transmission upgrades/rebuilds. Stop manufacturing new, completely upgrade the old.”

“Make harvester head wheels that do not dent the wood and cause stain.”

“Bring in top producers to factory to interact with engineers.”

“Pay more attention to what buyers are asking for.”

“Better wiring and better electrical connectors that are more waterproof.”

“Focus on quality and reliability rather than electronics and comfort.”

“Place window stickers on new machinery. A buyer looks at the same brand machine at two dealerships, yet he does not know the difference when one is higher priced than the other.”

“Include a tech manual with every purchase at no charge.”

“Offer more repair training info.”

“Quit outsourcing components.”

“Give us robotic equipment that runs without an operator.”

“If the self-driving technology can be perfected, put it on a skidder, which could identify the mapping program on the cutter and follow the cut plan.”

“We need better remote monitoring.”

“Track skidder.”

“A processor in a pull-through delimber so you could tell the diameter of the top size being cut and be able to measure log lengths from the top of the stem.”

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Bigger and heavier machines are becoming increasingly popular in highvolume operations.

would gladly pay for. I don’t need an air conditioner in my seat though.”

“Go out in the field and study the problems that occur every day and then engineer solutions from operator input.”

“Something that could determine the diameter of a tree in a split second.

This would greatly benefit operators of cutters and loaders.”

“Larger capacity felling heads on stronger and faster feller-bunchers.”

“A winch-assist bar saw buncher and skyline hydraulic grapple carriage for a swing yarder.”

“Better measuring systems for processors.”

“Heavy duty yet affordable equipment for harvesting or thinning small tracts. Needs to be easy to move and if possible able to do multiple processes.”

“Improve trouble-shooting diagnostics to get a machine fixed quickly without having a dealer tech come to the job site.”

“GPS programs that come standard and aid the tracking of harvesting and forwarding production and inventory that is automatically tallied every day and sent to office and logistics.”

“Skidders need better blades, possibly the tilt-type that John Deere used to have.”

“A cost-effective way to remove limbs from large hardwood.”

“The ability to maintain factory pressures through self-adjusting hydraulics.”

“Online/digital manuals for field use.”

“Remote control.”

“Equipment is getting too big and heavy. It cannot pay for itself. Manufacturers will choke themselves out at this rate.”

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“I need my equipment to work harder and am not so much interested in fancy gadgets.”

“A lot of the computerized electric-over-hydraulic operations have only caused more breakdowns and higher repair costs. The functions could be performed with hydraulic pilot systems and be more reliable and just as efficient.”

“The trees are getting smaller but he equipment is getting bigger. I don’t understand why.”

Dealer Angle At the dealer level, parts availability, attitude, service quality, warranty issues, hourly service rates, financial stability, hours of operation, and other ‘value added’ characteristics such as loaner machines and response time, are key measures among loggers, according to the study (316 responses). Business longevity and new and used machine inventory are of lesser importance. In another question answered by 307, 65% indicated they expect their primary dealers to respond to a service call in less than 24 hours; 30% indicated 24 to 48 hours; 5% 48 to 72 hours.

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lack of parts in stock; shop rates; not having knowledge of the machines; not being truthful; having to pay freight on parts; the cost of road calls and parts; follow-up on warranty billing and invoice corrections; bad attitude in service department; ordering the wrong parts; inept parts people; distance to shop; not standing behind their work; laziness; lack of equipment inventory; dislike of warranty work; weak support for on-board technology; and unreturned phone calls.

Here are some select negative comments: “Passing the buck in the service department. No one can give you an answer.”

“Technology is changing so fast the mechanics cannot keep up. They have to refer to a manual or computer. When using a computer, the signal is often very poor in remote areas so they at times spend hours instead of seconds or minutes finding out what is wrong.”

“They don’t get to us fast enough.

Two or three days does not work for us, as we need to be up and running!”

“Closed on Saturday.”

“The bigger the dealer gets the less focused they are on keeping customers satisfied.”

“Young techs that don’t know much.”

“If I’m not buying new machines every year I’m not as important.”

“Slow to make good on new facilities promised.”

“You have to kiss their ass to get anything done.”

“A shop manager who doesn’t have a clue, no experience.”

“Lack of mechanics for your cash.

You have laptop experts and parts changers but very few real mechanics who can diagnose a problem by running a machine.”

“They are a big corporation that bought out a family-owned business.

They have raised prices, lowered service quality and let key people go.

Not good!”

Here are some select positive comments: “I can’t think of anything that frustrates me.”

“My wait time is usually less than three hours and they will troubleshoot on the phone for us as long as it takes to keep me going, for free.”

“No complaints. My dealer does a superb job.”

“Well satisfied.”

“They are great.”

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“No frustration.”

Asked what dealers can do to improve value to their business, in addition to correcting conditions cited earlier in this account, 220 loggers responded. Some comments: “Better parts lookup for older equipment or equipment brands absorbed by another company.”

“Contact us.”

“Stay just like they are.”

“Lower prices.”

“Listen.”

“Parts delivery.”

“Bring more parts on road calls to save on return visits. Have better quality loaner equipment.”

“Faster service.”

“Learn more about machine telematics.”

“Change the service manager.”

“Be more concerned.”

“Hire another service tech and add on to the shop.”

“More trouble shooting over the phone.”

“Quit focusing on headquarters and spread out and spend more time with the people in the bush.”

“Come to the field and work a day.

Then they would understand the frustration we go through.”

“Provide a warranty with their field service work.”

“Pay fair trade-in prices.”

“Help out on parts costs. I understand a dealer has to make a profit but I don’t feel they should double the price by just ordering a part from an outside vendor. Also, they capture parts that are made by different companies but can only be sold by dealers.

The prices become ridiculous and this irritates me.”

“Build a new facility and staff it well.”

“Make demo machines available.”

“Better chain of command. The local departments are not run in-house.

Each has a manager from another location. Also, stock a better selection of used/rental machines.”

“Get repairs completed right the first time and not waste time and money throwing parts at machines, hoping to find the problem.”

“Look at what my company is trying to do and find the machines to help us accomplish our goals.”

“It’s important to us that if a machine has a problem under warranty that the dealer provide a loaner. It doesn’t have to be new, just something TH to run.”

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Continuous Devotion Tigercat relies on proven leadership to support the goal of additional growth.

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igercat’s 25th year in 2017 proved to be one of its most exciting, with the naming of a new president and an increased commitment to the international forestry industry, while sharpening its focus on the North American market. That its 25th year also included a wave of product introductions and enhancements did not come as a surprise—that’s been the Tigercat way since its inception in 1992 in Cambridge, Ontario.

Just in 2017, Tigercat released the E-series 855 carrier and the 2160 loader forwarder, launched RemoteLog telematics, debuted the giant 1185 harvester, revealed the 602 skidder for the European and North American markets, released a new mulching head, and named additional sales and support personnel in Europe, Russia, Brazil and the southeastern U.S. Today, Tigercat employs 1,650, 10%

of which are in an engineering capacity, operates nine factories in southern Ontario, and also maintains distribution facilities in the southeastern U.S. and Sweden. It now has just over a million sq. ft. of manufacturing space and has built an international dealer base of over 150 locations. Tigercat machines are operating in 43 countries.

Still leading the charge is founder and CEO Ken MacDonald, who is now accompanied by new president Grant Somerville—no stranger to Tigercat—who succeeded Tony Iarocci last fall. While Iarocci is past normal retirement age and has stepped aside as president, he has been appointed to the board of directors where he continues to negotiate with key suppliers, and is involved in product development and recruiting of team members. s one o igercat s first employees Iarocci has worked tirelessly toward

the company’s rapid, ongoing product development and dynamic growth.

“The product development aspect has always been the area that I have the keenest interest in, and while we are becoming more sel su ficient and have control over our own destiny in terms of drivetrain components, we still count on business partners who supply us with engines, hydraulics and other components,” he says, adding: “The fact that I’ll continue to be involved in this amazing company certainly erases any discomfort associated with the next chapter of my life.”

MacDonald re ects sentimentally that the days of extensive travel with Iarocci are mostly over, but the change was anticipated. “We’re constantly looking, measuring and grooming so that everyone can maximize their potential,” he says. “We have a number of candidates that could have ta en the role. first

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started considering Grant as far back as 15 years ago.”

Somerville has some very big shoes to fill but he appears to be up to the challenge. He got his start in the forest industry in as a harvester operator and has been a longtime igercat e ecutive. He worked with Iarocci at Koehring Waterous td. in the s on several pro ects including the design o the company s first purpose built trac eller buncher. omerville has played a ey role in some o igercat s biggest pro ects and his responsibilities have steadily increased. He has led many design initiatives since oining the original core team in and has held several positions including product manager o trac machines advanced engineering and most recently vice president engineering.

One of his mentors is retired senior engineer ohn urele . “ ohn hired me hen graduated school ” omerville recalls ondly. “ e can be described as a deep thin er and a passionate engineer. is strength as he could solve problems do n to the simplest orm.” t s an approach that continues to characteri e igercat s design engineering and fabrication bedrock. he ne president sees his role as identi ying the things the company has been doing ell and not losing sight o them as igercat gro s larger. “ ecause the intention is to eep gro ing ” he acknowledges.

The Early Years igercat s evolution into a orest e uipment giant began modestly and specifically rom MacDonald s vision to create an e uipment company that could buy rom and inter ace ith MacDonald teel the steel abrication business hich he had purchased years be ore from his father. rom the beginning the team s philosophy has been to treat people the ay you ould ant to be treated.

While this may seem li e a simple thing they repeat it as their first longstanding guiding principle hich obviously has been very e ective. “Design it as i you re going to o n it ” MacDonald adds. “Design and build hat your customers need. rovide good service after the sale.”

How did the name Tigercat come to be selected Well it asn t easy according to MacDonald. t actually stemmed rom the first dra ing they or ed on that o a tri heel ellForemost Authority For Professional Loggers

This $12 million production facility in Paris, Ont. was completed in 2015.

er buncher. hey considered corpion ri ly and Wolverine but none o them stuc . MacDonald anted something related to forestry and a word spelled th three syllables. he oncilla also no n as the northern tiger cat as ell as the little spotted cat ocelot or simply tiger cat is a small spotted cat ranging rom entral merica to central ra il. t s a tough animal known for its strength and grace.

When MacDonald first heard the name tiger cat it seemed li e a good fit so they went with it. ter igercat introduced its first prototype eller buncher a heel drive to tree unit called the to the southern . . in early the production model gradually caught on even though the company had no history and no dealers and its unconventionally designed product as priced higher than the competition. ther models ollo ed and more dealers were attracted to the brand. Within a e years the edging company that most established manuacturers ble o had become a relentless contender. ver time igercat in e ect set a ne logging e uipment standard that older and larger companies were forced to follow. “ ur customers have told us that Tigercat has done a great deal for the industry in elevating the uality and productivity o orestry machines in general ” arocci says. “ hose are not our ords those are the ords o our customers.” oday the company o ers more than di erent models o various wheel and track machines and attachments the great ma ority o them or orest related applications. o date it has produced more than machines and attachments. he number o developments that have come out o igercat is impressive. he smaller nimble nature o the company has enabled it to ta e more ris s than bigger corporations.

“ igercat has tac led pro ects that other companies possibly vie ed as too di ficult ” omerville says. “We believe that the industry and our customer base values advancement. o ma e advances we have to be willing to try new things and to persevere. Many loggers and dealers in many parts o the orld have partnered and or ed ith us to ma e these advancements possible by testing prototypes and incremental improvements and in real world conditions.” ertainly the drive to move orard has al ays been complemented by the passion o the engineer heavy organization. “ hese machines are sub ected to probably the most severe duty cycles o any o road e uipment perhaps ith the e ception o underground mining ” arocci says. “ ur customers are pressed to be e ficient in hat they do. We ouldn t be able to do it i e didn t li e this business. hat s the cru . ou have to be devoted to it because orestry is a di ficult ob.” everal developments stand out during a uic loo at the igercat timeline page . mong them are the hydrostatic drive s idder urnaround or rear acing s idder control bogie s idder high capacity dual post bunching sa high capacity bunching shear boom technology or certain machines; electronically controlled hydrostatic drive technology; and emote og telematics.

Research Mode Tigercat is always in research mode. heir engineers tal to the end users and try to define hat it is that people li e and don t li e and ho to bring something ne and better to the customer base. hey move ahead on some products leave others on the shel .

MacDonald notes that one o the areas Tigercat will go forward with is 22 cut to length machine e pansion.

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“There is a team continuously working on product definitions and prospective designs because more than half of the machines sold in the world are cut-tolength machines. We could quadruple Tigercat sales by both taking on extra market share for existing products and answering the cut-to-length demands.”

As for new logging systems, Somerville e pects the tethered or inch assist techniques, to grow in certain regions. “We don t thin it s ully evolved yet,” he says. “I can remember we were having dinner and tal ing about e Zealand hanging machines on cables and some of us just rolled our eyes. But

it’s a great idea and it’s here to stay.” igercat o ficials e pect telematics and remote monitoring for tracking key machine performance metrics to increase in significance as evidenced by Tigercat’s introduction of its RemoteLog system. “ verybody ants the machine to tell them something ” omerville says. “They want the machine to self-diagnose, so that if there’s something wrong they know right away.”

Company Structure Tigercat International is a holding company that owns Tigercat Indus-

tries, which is the principal operating entity. Tigercat Industries itself owns two corporations, including U.S.based Tigercat Industries Corp. and Tigercat AB, which is the Swedish team.

Also under the Tigercat International umbrella is MacDonald Steel, an independent entity that gets about 40% o its revenue rom sales o components to Tigercat Industries. It also designs pollution control equipment for the wood and paper industry, manufactures conveying systems shredders and other products, is general fabricator for the power distribution industry,

Tigercat’s Aggressive Timeline

2011

1992

2001

2012

● Tigercat Equipment Inc. is established as a Canadian

● Introduces 718 feller-buncher, 822 track feller-buncher,

● Workforce surpasses 1,000

corporation (January 20) ● Reveals prototype wheel 726 feller-buncher at Quitman, Ga. in-woods expo and sells it to Williston Timber ● Sells first serial production 726 f-b to Clary Logging

1018 forwarder, T250 loader ● Sells 3,000th machine

● Introduces 5185 directional felling head

● Introduces M718E mulcher, 880 logger

● Develops articulated carrier ● Introduces EHS skidder drive system

2002

2013

● Develops ER boom for horizontal plane movement and

1993 ● Moves assembly operations to its first dedicated plant in

Brantford, Ont. ● Introduces 720 feller-buncher

hydraulic efficiency and makes it standard on all track feller-bunchers and harvesters

● Forms alliance with FPT Industrial for supply of Tier 4

engines ● Introduces 470 mulcher, 875 logger and 610C dual winch

2003

mountain skidder in Europe

● Introduces 220 and 244 loaders, along with a 630C skid-

1994

der with electronically controlled hydrostatic drive system

● Begins production of first track feller-buncher, the 853E,

and high capacity bunching shear

2004 ● Sells 5,000th machine

1995

● Introduces 620C skidder and compartmentalized 726D

● Moves track machine production to Paris, Ont. ● Introduces 845 track feller-buncher

wheel feller-buncher

2005

1996

● Introduces 1055 and 1075 forwarders, 625C skidder,

● Introduces S860 shovel logger, 5600 dual post bunching

saw, and first serial production hydrostatic skidder, the 630

604 cable skidder

2006 ● Introduces 610 skidder

1997 ● Sells 1,000th machine

2007

● Introduces 230 knuckleboom loader and H845 harvester

● Introduces 635C skidder with new bogie, 234/T234

1998

loaders, 575 harvesting head ● Re-introduces 845 as new C-series

● Acquires another facility in Brantford, Ont. ● Introduces H860 harvester and T240B track loader

2008 ● Introduces Turnaround skidder seat/controls

1999

2014 ● Introduces 724G wheel feller-buncher with FPT N67 Tier

4 engine ● Releases next generation 250D and T250D loaders with

FPT N67 Tier 4 engines ● Releases 1075B forwarder with Tigercat crane and

grapples

2015 ● Opens $12 million production facility in Paris, Ont. ● Offers 234B and T234B loaders with FPT Tier 4f engine ● Introduces1085B forwarder, 610E skidder

2016 ● Offers 880D logger, 632E skidder, new G-series

feller-buncher cab, 570 harvesting head, LX830D track buncher ● FPT Tier 2 and Tier 4f C-series forwarder hits markets worldwide

2017 ● Tony Iarocci steps aside as president, Grant Somerville

● Sells 2,000th machine

2009

● Introduces C640 clambunk skidder and 620 skidder

● Introduces 1135 harvester, 480 track mulcher,

● Celebrates silver anniversary

AD610C aerial device carrier

● Launches RemoteLog telematics system

2000 ● Acquires Hemek and starts Tigercat AB in Sweden

2010

● Introduces 635 grapple skidder, 724 feller-buncher,

● Sells 10,000th machine, a 720E feller-buncher, to

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steps up

● Shows 1185 harvester at Elmia Wood ● Debuts 602 skidder prototype in France, 2160 loader-

forwarder for mill wood yards, 480B mulcher, 4061 mulching head

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and even designs and fabricates malting plants and mini-breweries.

SPL Control is an engineering entity that designs and sells acoustic products such as silencers for ground based jet engines, and acoustic enclosures, and which subcontracts its fabrication work to MacDonald Steel.

The Future Looking ahead, MacDonald comments, “The only guarantee we have in our business is change. It’s just part of the evolution.”

He points to Iarocci’s stepping down as an example, and a succession plan for the CEO himself is never far from his thoughts. He has several candidates in mind, but then again some of them may retire before he does. “ ll have to find another set o five candidates,” he says with a smile. “It’s a constant examination of who is developing and progressing.”

Is there a long-term plan for the company itself? “Over the years we’ve had numerous overtures,” MacDonald acknowledges. “I have to recognize that I’m not going to live forever and I

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Manufacturing space is abundant, clean, orderly, well-equipped.

need to protect our employees, dealers and customers.”

However, he is reluctant to consider selling the company to a large corporation. Many of those companies would not be suitable candidates for him to consider because they have their own distribution networks. “It

would not be in the best interest of our dealers, so we will not be considering that type of prospect,” he says.

More likely, MacDonald will provide an opportunity for the principal stakeholders, employees and family members, perhaps taking the company semi-public “where those people who

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actually care about the corporation would be owning and running it.”

He has instilled a culture where everybody on the Tigercat team is valued and treated with respect. The company holds an annual Christmas dinner and dance, a children’s Christmas party, and throughout the year, BBQs at the various plants. They include as many of their team members as possible in the major equipment shows, and provide tour days so employees can visit every one of the plant locations.

In addition to competitive wages, Tigercat provides a comprehensive benefit plan, shared contribution retirement plan and a substantial annual profit sharing payment.

“In our industry it is essential for us to exchange ideas with the people that use the machines we build. The shows offer us a great opportunity to spend time with owners, operators and technicians,” Somerville says. “Hearing about the successes is encouraging, hearing about the failures is essential.

There is no substitute for hearing all of this first hand.”

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2160 loader forwarder was one of Tigercat’s new products for 2017.

One, for now MacDonald remains at the CEO helm as Tigercat turns the page to Chapter Two. That’s a tremendous accomplishment for the man and his company. He expects the business to remain mainly forestry oriented for his remaining tenure because of the distribution network in place, but he also sees other off-road vehicle applications in other industries. Tigercat is already

producing specialized off-road machines that serve the utility sector, the oil and gas industry, large scale land clearing and other niche applications.

MacDonald confidently states: “We have the ability to modify and adapt almost anything we have for a very broad spectrum of alternative options.

There’s no end to what the people of TH Tigercat can do in the future.”

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Opportunities, Challenges Veteran specialist offers valuable insight for used equipment followers.

TOMHirt Careful, thorough homework is necessary in evaluating any used machine.

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n my equipment career that has spanned more than 40 years, I have interacted with loggers and small business contractors—all great people— around the world. This has been key to my understanding of the many opportunities and challenges that exist in the purchasing and/or selling of used equipment.

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basis. I will try to highlight some of the more critical issues in this article.

Here are some answers I get when I ask owners why they want to sell equipment themselves: “ I am not trading, so the only way to maximize value is to sell it myself.” “ My dealer won’t give me what it’s worth to me.” “ I need to sell it fast and my dealer or broker won’t make as much effort as I will.” “ I know as much about equipment as anyone, so I can sell it just as well

as any dealer or broker.” “ I don’t want anyone else to know I’m selling some of my stuff!”

Here are some reasons why you should consider enlisting sales help: Specialists will have more contacts and will advertise your machines on websites and use other media.

You work long hours as it is. D o you want to put your phone number in front of thousands of people and receive calls at all hours?

If you find a uyer, are you prepared to document the sale properly to

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a oid any legal issues or con icts after the sale o you know how to price your achine fairly so you attract uyers and still get the ost for your equip ent ou are ost likely not an equipent uyer or seller y design. our e pertise is in your usiness. ou ha e a anker, an insurance agent, and a doctor. Likewise, it ay e reasona le for you to ha e so eone you trust to help you find or sell your used achinery.

Knowledge Is Key egardless if you go it alone or work with a dealer roker, it is in your est interest to know as uch a out the process as possi le. ere are so e o ser ations that ay help you etter understand the ins and outs of used equip ent.

Let e e phasi e that the condition of a used achine is su ecti e ou ight consider yours to e in good condition, ut the guy who wants to uy it could see it co pletely different si ply ased on his perspecti e. o e aware that it is co on to ha e differing opinions on what the actual condition ight e. hat are so e of the i portant things to know a out the equip ent you want to uy or sell here are se eral, as follows

Visible grease is one indication of good maintenance practices.

o you know the history of the unit as it e er een da aged y fire, turned o er, su erged in water or inol ed in a collision of so e type Is the seller the original owner If not, where did he uy it ny idea how any operators the achine ay ha e had he ore operators inol ed, the greater the chance for lurking pro le s. It only takes one ad ockey to ruin a horse, or in this case, istreat a good achine and cause it to egin a pre ature downfall. id the owner perfor regular

aintenance id he do it fro within or enlist a dealer hat were the interals for greasing and changing engine and hydraulic oil and filters, and were uid sa ples pulled regularly for la analysis hat rand oils were used on entional or synthetic oes he ha e records of repairs ou ay e surprised at how any owners do not keep close track of this i portant infor ation. heck all uids. o they appear clean gain, this relates to the owner s records of regular aintenance.

Is there grease showing on the pins and pi ot areas re pins and ushings tight If the achine has low hours, is there any warranty re aining If so, is it transfera le to a new owner ee er, there are different types of warranties standard, powertrain, and structural.

Deceptive Appearances id it co e fro an auction If so, proceed with caution uctions are an i portant player in the uying and selling of used achines, ut re e er that a achine with so e negati e history can e dressed up think of lipstick on a pig and ade to look attracti e to idders. espite atte pts y reputa le auction fir s to ha e as uch infor ation a aila le as possi-

At auctions, do not let your common sense and due diligence be overcome by your urge to “win the bid.�

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Two important keys: machine cab condition and number of hours

count and took ownership of the machine. As it turned out, the buyer did not know his friend as well as he thought.

U nfortunately, that friend who sold the skidder was killed in an accident shortly after they made the deal.

About six months later, this contractor recei ed a call fro a finance co pany that had loaned the deceased seller money to buy the skidder new. he finance co pany was still owed $150,000. This buyer had no paperwork. He had a money trail, but it was not identified for the purpose of the exchange. This did not matter because the lien with the finance co pany had never been paid off and the company had ironclad paperwork showing it had a right to the money, or the machine. The buyer ended up having to pay a second time.

If possible, check out the seller’s other equipment and observe how it is operated.

D oes the seller have references?

D o you know what the engine and pumps should sound like and how to determine if they’re functioning at full capacity?

If the hours are over 8,000, then the machine owner may have had to replace or rebuild some major components. If he has not, be aware that pumps and engines have a greater chance for failure at this stage. They may run another 8,000 hours, but the possibility of a major failure is greater with these higher hours.

In a nutshell, inspecting a piece of equipment is not very different from inspecting a used car or truck or a pre-

ble, there are some individuals who ern pine, those contractors do not get use deception as a means of disposing paid as much per ton, so they must of their mistreated equipment. ha e higher production to e profita le.

Auctions can be ‘competitive’ so The general opinion in the industry is do not let your common sense and that equipment from the South has been due diligence get sabotaged by your worked harder than similar machines urge to ‘win the bid!’ J ust because from further north that work more often some other guy is all excited about a in hardwood. Hardwood loggers are machine does not mean he knows typically paid more, so they do not more than you, so do not compete. have to produce as much as their southSet your maximum price in your ern counterparts. his does not re ect mind and do not exceed it. To sum on the quality of the contractor but up, do extra research on auction marather on the demands of the job. chines, as there are more forces at How does the cab look? O ften, if a work that might cause you to misca is in poor condition, it can re ect judge a machine. how the rest of the machine may have G et the serial number. If there is no been cared for. The cab can be clean, serial nu er plate, you ay find it but look closely for signs of neglect. stamped somewhere on the frame. If D o you know how to judge an unyou still cannot find it, you ay e a le dercarriage if you are looking at a to locate the serial number of the entracked machine? gine. If it’s the original engine, the D oes the owner owe anything manufacturer should have that recorded against the machine? I’m reminded of number and should be able to match it a situation in which a good contractor with the machine serial number. had a buddy who wanted to sell him If there is no serial number, then the his late model skidder. It was a great historical data is suspect! If the seller deal for the buyer, and since he had cannot produce the documents that he bought timber from the seller before, received when he bought the machine, he simply wired money into his acthen your purchase should be considered ‘risky.’ Talk to a professional for advice as to how to proceed…or if you should run from this machine!

What are the hours? D o they seem to match the overall machine condition? Be aware that it’s possible to change the hours on some machines, such as when a new engine is installed or a dashboard is replaced.

If the hour meter is broken, you are now dealing with a total unknown. Have a dealer research the serial number to learn all you can about the history.

Where has the machine On track machines, closely examine the condition of the all-important undercarriage. worked? If it’s been in south32

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owned house. If you do not feel confident in your ability to determine the condition of a used machine, don’t hesitate to seek a pro. When I buy a used car, I take it to a mechanic whom I have known for years so he can check it out. When I have purchased a house, I was required to have it inspected by a certified inspector who knew what to look for. Likewise, engaging a qualified serviceman can provide you with greater piece of mind that the machine is in the condition represented.

was able to get greater utilization than just a couple years.

Always remember that you are buying a used machine. No matter how much research you do, or how many mechanics you have check it out, it has been run on a job you did not supervise by someone who did not work for you, so there is always a risk that something unforeseen might be wrong and it won’t show up until you have put it to work. This singular fact about used equipment is why you always hear the

phrase ‘Let The Buyer Beware!’ In the end, the buyer bears the responsibility of knowing what he has purchased.

If you take your time, ask questions, do your research, and are not afraid to ask for professional advice, you greatly increase your chances of finding great value in a machine that will TH serve you well.

Hirt is president and owner of FSK Equipment & Supply, Inc., McKinney, Tex. Contact him at tom@fskequipment.com or visit fskequipment.com.

‘Fair Market Value’ In the case of a late model, low hour machine, the seller bears a much higher risk of not getting fair market value because the seller is competing with new equipment. To help a buyer justify investing in a low hour, late model machine, the price will have to be substantially lower than a new unit.

For example, let’s say you bought a new skidder in 2016 for $300,000— can you believe the cost of new equipment?!— and after putting 1,400 hours on it over 18 months, you were put on quota and can no longer justify the payment and are motivated to sell.

You might calculate the value by considering that a new unit is selling for $325,000. Most people would consider that 1,400 hours is maybe 10% of the useful life, so offering your 2016 for $260,000 would seem reasonable.

However, your 2016 no longer has warranty, and the 2018 can be offered with lower interest rates and longer terms than a 2016, so the monthly payment on the 2018 will be very close to the payment on the 2016, and it will have new warranty.

The only way you can compete with new equipment is to drop your price low enough so that a buyer can see clear value in the older model over the new one. The critical point here is that if you plan to invest in a new piece of equipment, you should have a clear plan on how long you intend to own this machine. If your plans are to depreciate the machine over four years and sell/trade before maintenance costs start building up, then you must recognize that if market conditions or your own business conditions change unexpectedly, you will face unplanned financial pain in selling a machine too soon. So be a Boy Scout and be prepared. The point is that selling a late model machine is more painful to the seller than if he Foremost Authority For Professional Loggers

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Product Particulars Here’s a look at select machines/tools/attachments recently new to the market.

Barko 270B: Performance Advantages

Tigercat H250D Processor Fills Niche

Barko’s 270B processor is purpose-built for its application and provides several performance advantages over equipment commonly used for log processing. Offering exceptional horsepower, swing torque and tractive effort, it features a dangle head boom configuration for picking, delimbing, cut-to-length harvesting, and stacking.

Powered by a 225 HP Cummins Tier 4f engine, the 270B offers excellent fuel economy and features large fuel and DEF tanks. A 36-in. diameter auto reversing fan with automatic blade pitch control helps optimize engine efficiency.

The hydraulic system keeps power constantly available, allowing operators to instantaneously shift from function to function without the delayed reactions common with hydraulics on other machines. Responsive IQAN controls are customized to provide programmable settings for individual operators, along with machine diagnostics and troubleshooting.

The processor features load sensing hydraulics to automatically adjust performance according to the load. High pressure and high flow contribute to delivering more hydraulic horsepower to the attachment, while a dedicated attachment pump runs the attachment without robbing power from the machine for other functions. Dual swing drives provide continuous rotation and high swing torque. Bare pin maximum lift capacity is 31,150 lbs.

The 270B provides firm, stable footing, thanks to long tracks exceeding 15 ft. and a D7 undercarriage that offers ground clearance of 29 in., and an overall width of more than 11 ft. Maximum max travel speed is 2.9 MPH.

Tigercat’s H250D Processor is a purpose built, lower cost alternative to Tigercat’s 800 series harvesters that still provides superior productivity to excavator conversions.

The H250D is designed for roadside processing and debarking applications. An advanced load-sensing hydraulic system, and energy recovery swing system enhances machine performance in processing applications. The closed loop swing drive feeds power back to the engine when the swing decelerates, reducing fuel consumption. The powerful, fuel efficient Tigercat FPT N67 engine provides 221 HP (165kW) @ 1,900 RPM in both Tier 2 and Tier 4f configurations.

Its undercarriage is built for full forest duty cycles. It has a wide stance and long track frames for excellent stability and flotation. The undercarriage has a high carbody clearance and powerful tractive effort for excellent mobility. A quiet, spacious, ergonomic operator’s station ensures that the operator concentrates full attention on the essential task of merchandising and processing. Other cab features include climate control, heated/cooled seats, window blinds, and highly visible instrumentation and engine monitoring system.

With robust, well protected cylinders and large diameter pins and 9.75 m boom, the H250D can be matched to heads weighing up to 7,500 lbs. (3,400 kg.).

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Tigercat, 54 Morton Ave. E., Brantford, Ontario, Canada; phone 519-753-2000; fax 519-753-8272; email comments@ tigercat.com; web tigercat.com

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Ponsse Parts, Manuals Online Through the Ponsse Parts Online service you can find and order parts for your Ponsse machines.

Ponsse spare parts and manuals can now be accessed conveniently and free of charge online, so help is at hand 24 hours a day. In the field, you get real-time information on prices and availability for parts. Through Ponsse Parts Online you can order the parts you need from the service center of your choice.

Web browser-based Ponsse Parts Online service is available for Ponsse forest machines from and after 2005. Data from several machines can be linked to the service. In addition, the service is available for PCs and mobile devices.

Here are the easy steps to get started: 1) Order your user ID for service from your local Ponsse Service Center; 2) go through the introduction process; and 3) activate your user ID. Ponsse North America has service centers in the following areas: Rhinelander, WI (headquarters) 715-369-4833; Gladstone, MI 906-428-4633; Gaylord, MI 989-705-7459; Grand Rapids, MN 218-327-0711; and Coburg, OR 541343-6926. Questions? Please call your local service center.

Ponsse North America, Inc., 4400 International Ln., Rhinelander, WI 54501-8187; phone 715-369-4838, email diana. olkowski@ponsse.com, web ponsse.com.

Morbark 3400XT Packed With Features

“Morbark listened closely to customer feedback while developing the design for the 3400XT,” says Michael Stanton, Director of Industrial Sales. “The result is that we were able to provide the features our customers want and the versatility they need while staying true to our proven technology.”

One of the most important features of the 3400XT, introduced in 2017, is its standard width of 8 ft., 6 in. (2.59 m), making it within the legal transport width in any country. Accommodating engines from 540 to 800 HP (402 to 596 kW) as well as electric power, this model is ideal for a broad range Foremost Authority For Professional Loggers

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of applications in a wide variety of markets worldwide. The size of the 3400XT allows the same model, using a broad range of engines, to be configured for multiple applications and global markets without additional design considerations.

When maintenance is required, it can be done quicker and easier to perform on the extended platform. The area between the hood and the engine has been reconfigured to provide an additional 12 in. (30.48 cm) of working space for better access to components for general maintenance or to change screens.

Morbark, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Winn, MI 48896-1000; phone 800-831-0042, email inquire@morbark.com, web morbark.com

Peterson Offers Two New Chippers

Peterson Pacific Corp. offers two new chippers: the stationary 5050H with electric option and the 6310B high-volume drum chipper.

The 5050H stationary, electric delimber debarker disc chipper produces high quality low bark content chips for wood pulp and pellets, processing whole trees in one continuous operation. The 5050H is equipped with a large feed throat accepting up to a 23 in. (56cm) diameter single tree or multiple smaller stems. It can be configured with several optional sheave sizes to make precisely the chip needed.

Chipping rates up to 150 tons (136 tonnes) per hour can be achieved depending on chip size and wood characteristics. The standard 3-pocket disc produces chips from ⅝ in. to 1 ¼ in. (16-32mm) long, while the optional 4-pocket disc produces chips from ½ in. to 1 in. (13mm-25 mm long).

The stationary 5050H can be configured from 600 to 1,000 HP (447-745kW) at the disc, depending on the needs of the application. An additional 600 HP (447 kW) electric motor powers the needs of the hydraulic system.

The 6310B drum chipper is suited for high volume biomass producers with a wide variety of feed material from logs up to 36 in. (91cm) diameter to brush and small feedstock.

At 86,000lbs (39,010kg) the track-mounted 6310B is powered by a 1,050 HP (772kW) C27 Caterpillar engine or optional Tier 1V engine. The 6310B has two drum configurations: an 8-pocket drum for standard chips or a 16-pocket drum to make micro-chips. Redesigned, optional grate system allows adjustment from micro-chip to a 1 ¼ in. chip with the same grates. Babbit type knives are standard, with KeyKnife system available. The chipper utilizes a 50 in.

(127cm) diameter by 60 in. (152cm) wide drum.

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Waratah HTH 624C 4x4: Power, Speed

In 2017 Waratah introduced its HTH 624C 4x4 model, a powerful 4-roller head capable of large wood handling and superior multi-stemming of up to two 11-in. diameter logs.

High torque drive motors provide the perfect combination of brute power and speed for outstanding performance in all applications.

The big ¾-pitch auto tensioning main saw provides 32 in. of net cutting capacity and has built-in saw home and limiting without the need for external sensors. Large 22-in. net cut topping saw is perfect for cutting out defects and eliminating broken tops. Waratah’s shuffling feature provides independent log driving, and coupled to Waratah’s unique auto align feature, eliminates any trim waste during multitree processing.

At 7,782 lbs., the 624C 4x4 is built to work and ideally suited for 25 ton and larger carriers. Big wood or small wood-the 624c 4x4 is a perfect match.

Waratah, 375 International Park, Ste. 200, Newnan, GA 30265; phone 770-692-0380, email michael.campbell@us.waratah.net web waratah.net

Prolenc Offers New 250 Series Brake Link Prolenc Manufacturing Inc. introduces its new, patent pending 250 series Brake Link. Designed to integrate with 5-8 ton class rotators offered by Finnrotor, Baltrotor and others in this weight class, it features Prolenc’s unique, simple, tapered friction sleeve design. Externally mounted and integrated on the link, it offers easy access for periodic tension adjustments and serviceability. The link is single or double dampening and also available as individual units to adapt to the wide variety of linkages and crane tips available worldwide.

Robust holding power and far fewer moving wear parts result in a very low cost per hour and less maintenance than offered by traditional flat disc type systems. Get superior attachment control from Prolenc, the industry leader of heavy duty swing brakes for harvesters, forwarders, skidders and loading grapples.

Prolenc Manufacturing Inc., 951 Great St., Prince George, BC V2N 5R7, Canada; phone 877-563-8899; fax 250-563-6704; web prolenc.com

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Southstar Harvester, Processor Series

The Southstar Grapple Processors QS 505/605/635 series are designed and built for production processing and log handling. They include a powerful tilt with locking system with float for heeling logs and handling.

A powerful 4x4 drive system provides amplified torque in large wood when processing while increasing productivity, with the ability to multi-stem small wood.

The Southstar Harvesting/Processing Heads QS 450/500/600/630 Series incorporate a patent pending independent inside stepping in feature allowing for independent control of two stems.

The Southstar FD750 model heavy duty directional felling heads are designed for falling stems with an optimum operating size of 5-55 in. diameter. Dual harvester tilt cylinders with complete with harvest down activation enable optimum control and increased safety when falling.

Southstar Equipment USA, 960-5 Industrial Way, Longview, WA 98632; phone 360-425-6800; web southstarequipment.com

Log Max Offers Full Single-Grip Line Log Max of Vancouver, Wash. is the preferred supplier of single grip harvesting/processing heads and is known for providing customers with flexible and productive harvesting/processing solutions.

For over 30 years, Log Max’s main product line has been grapple harvester/processor heads compatible with a wide variety of carrier brands and models in over 30 countries worldwide.

The product line includes the 4000B; 5000D; 6000B; 7000C; 7000XT; 7000XT Fixed; 10000XT and 12000XT. Log Max XTreme XT Series Harvesting Heads are heavy duty and made for the most extreme forest operations. The 7000XT with its large, high-torque feed motors gives up to 45kN / 11,600 lbs. of feed force and delimbing power.

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igh ow hydraulics pro ide increased perfor ance in any application and the toughest conditions. he Log a is the e tre e duty head for ig tree production, ulti ste processing of s aller softwoods or processing crooked hardwoods.

Log Max Inc., 1114 W. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98660; phone 360-699-7300; fax 360-699-7304; email info@ logmax.us; web logmax.com

New Risley Rolly III, Cobra Heads

li er faster, ore aggressi e cutting. he chain has tall cha fer chisel cutters that co ine dura ility with i pro ed chip clearance to deli er faster and ore consistent cuts in all types of wood. he guide ar is designed to ini i e ti e etween cuts y reducing i ration to the cutting syste . It has een widened to i pro e chain retention. he ar is also stiffer and stronger to increase cutting speed and reduce costly downti e. tail contour decreases friction, aking it less likely to throw chain. he larger tooth replacea le sprocket nose features high alloy industrial earings and requires fewer rotations to acco plish the sa e work with less heat uild up e tending the life of the nose. he ri sprocket is precision alanced and achined fro dura le solid illet steel and is equipped with a raised tooth design to reduce chain stretch and incorporates i pro ed de ris e ection with tapered side ports.

Oregon Blount Inc., 4909 SE International Way. Portland, OR 97222-4601; Phone 800-223-5168, email sales@oregonchain. com, web oregonproducts.com

Caterpillar D Series Knuckleboom Loaders

isley quip ent has introduced the new fa ily of its popular olly III ulti tool series with the latest technology that can e a har ester, processor or high speed log chipper head for cut to length, long log or treelength har esting while processing all species of hardwood and softwood. isley olly III heads feature co pound gear or hea y duty gear rotate dri e with full control non continuous easuring ring wheel dri e rolls in. pitch ar with up to in. c cut capacity high speed inter itent otosaw attach ent and high speed chipper head option. lso upgraded with the latest technology is the isley o ra, a controlled head processor grapple loader that processes and opti i es at the stu p and at the deck. ased on a carrier class ranging fro tons, the o ra is well suited to in. dia eter wood with top saw pitch . or in.

Risley Equipment, 10820 89th Ave., Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6R7; phone 866-783-7243; fax 780-513-4065; email sales@ gorisley.com; web risleyequipment.com or gorisley.com

SpeedMax XL .404 Cutting System

few onths ago, regon introduced its new peed a L. in. ti er har ester cutting syste . uilt with a focus on cutting speed, strength, and dura ility, the syste deli ers a i u upti e through ad anced designs across the ar, chain, and sprocket. he cutting syste features he saw chain is a cha fer chisel chain uilt to deForemost Authority For Professional Loggers

he new at eries and knuckle oo loaders eet . . ier f e ission standards, proide increased relia ility and dura ility along with greater custo er alue in perforance, co fort, and ser icea ility. he purpose uilt negati e ow hydraulic syste is at the core of the eries to pro ide continuous, relia le, responsi e control. he operator can lift, swing, and rotate the grapple si ultaneously without sacrificing perfor ance. he at ier f . engine pro ides equi alent horsepower as the pre ious series rated at or . k for high le els of production. owe er, o erall uid consu ption is ini i ed. eatures like custo i a le auto atic upper fra e swing earing. perator s ca reduces fatigue with such features as s ooth hydraulic controls and superior alance, high capacity syste , high ack co fort seat, and a quiet, spacious work station. Integrated safety features include a ro ust step syste with two handrails, hea y duty front window guard, and ore. aterpillar offers a deli er slasher package that is a co plete factory installed ti er erchandising syste featuring loader and grapple, trailer with trailer ounted deli er, and ground saw slasher connections. he new at L four knife deli er akes for easy loading of trees, fast deli ing, and producing clean ste s. wo new at L eries grapples feature opti i ed hose routings and larger pins and ushings to increase dura ility.

Caterpillar Forest Products, 100 SI White Blvd, LaGrange, GA 30241; phone 706-880-4300; web cat.com/forestry

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PRODUCTS/SERVICES/SUPPLIES (Address listings begin on page 40.)

AFTERMARKET PARTS

Aftermarket Parts Inc. Alucar Oy CENTRI Precleaners

Covestro LLC Cutting Systems Inc.

Geartex Div. of Hydraulic Analysis Inc.

Hendrickson

Kenworth Truck Co. L&M Powertrain Parts Morbark LLC Taimi Hydraulics Tireboss TraxPlus LLC

AXLES

1. Off-road vehicles 2. Truck & trailer Aftermarket Parts Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Cutting Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hendrickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 KMC Kootenay Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . 1 L&M Powertrain Parts. . . . . . . . . . . 1,2

BABBITT METAL

Precision Husky Corp.

BEARINGS

Aftermarket Parts Inc.

Cutting Systems Inc. TraxPlus LLC

BOGIE TRACKS

OLOFSFORS

BULLDOZERS

Caterpillar John Deere Forestry Komatsu America Corp.

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CARRIAGES (LOGGING)

ACME Mfg. Inc. Eagle Carriage & Machine Inc.

1. Boom 2. Flail 3. Logging 4. Skidder tire 5. Truck tire

CHAIN

Alucar Oy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chambers Delimbinator Inc. . . . . . . 2

Cutting Systems Inc. . . .2,3

Forest Chain Corp. LLC. . . . . . . . . . 4 Morbark LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Peerless Chain Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Pewag Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Precision Husky Corp. . . . 2

CHIPPERS

1. Brush 2. Total tree

Bandit Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 1,2 Barko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Continental Biomass Industries . . . . 2 Fecon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2

KMC Kootenay Tractor . . . 1

Morbark LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2 Peterson Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precision Husky Corp. . . . 2 Rayco Mfg. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Seppi M. SpA . . . . . . . . . .1,2

Trelan Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Vermeer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2

DEBARKERS (TOTAL TREE FLAIL)

Wallingfords Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 White Mountain Chain Inc. . . . . . 2-5

Continental Biomass Industries Morbark LLC Peterson Corp.

CHAIN SAW CHAIN, BARS

Trelan Mfg.

Cannon Bar Works Ltd. Chain-Serts

Cutting Systems Inc.

Gem Chain Bar Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. Iggesund Forest Oregon/Blount Inc. Stihl Wallingfords Inc.

CHIPPER KNIVES/PARTS

Barko Bandit Industries Inc. Continental Biomass Industries Fecon Inc. Morbark LLC Peterson Corp.

Precision Husky Corp.

Trelan Mfg. Vermeer

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Precision Husky Corp.

DELIMBERS

1. Gate 2. Flail 3. Flail/pull-through 4. Pull-through (loader powered) 5. Pull-through (auxiliary powered) 6. Rake 7. Stroke

6K Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,5

Big John Trailers . . . . . . . . 1 Chambers Delimbinator Inc. . . . . . . 2

Cutting Systems Inc. . . .2-5 Pierce Pacific Mfg. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 7

Precision Husky Corp. . . . 2

Quadco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Risley Equip. Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Stripper Tree Delimbers. . . . . . . . . . 4

ENGINES

Kenworth Truck Co. Western Star Trucks

EXCAVATOR CONVERSIONS

Pierce Pacific Mfg. Inc. Young Corp.

EXCAVATORS

Caterpillar John Deere Forestry Doosan Construction Equipment Hitachi Construction MachineryAmericas

Komatsu America Corp., Forest Machine Business Div.

LBX Co. Link Belt Forestry Equip.

FANS (REVERSIBLE)

Aftermarket Parts Inc. Cleanfix North America Ltd.

FEED ROLLERS (HARVESTER/ PROCESSOR HEAD)

GN Roy Waratah

FELLER-BUNCHERS

1. Track-type 2. 4-Wheel 3. 6-Wheel

Barko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Caterpillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2 John Deere Forestry . . . . . . . . . . 1,2

Komatsu America Corp., Forest Machine Business Div. . . . . . . . . 1

Madill Equip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Risley Equip. Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Tigercat Industries Inc. .1,2 TimberPro Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,3

FELLING DEVICES

1. Sawheads (bar & chain) 2. Sawheads (rotary) 3. Shearheads Cutting Systems Inc. . . . . 1 John Deere Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Fecon Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Gilbert Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

GN Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Komatsu America Corp., Forest Machine Business Div. . . . . . . . . 3

LogMax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Logset Oy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Madill Equip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Pierce Pacific Mfg. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 1 Quadco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Risley Equip. Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2 Ryans Equip. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Tigercat Industries Inc. .1,3 TimberPro Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2 Waratah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

FILES

Cutting Systems Inc.

Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. Oregon/Blount Inc.

PFERD Inc.

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

1. Extinguishers 2. Plows 3. Pumps 4. Vehicles

AFEX Fire Suppression Sys. . . . . . . 1

KMC Kootenay Tractor . . . 4

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FIREWOOD PROCESSORS

Cutting Systems Inc. . . . . 1 Hahn Machinery Inc. . . . . . 1 Hakmet USA Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Tajfun USA. . . . . . . . . . . .1,2

FORWARDERS

1. 4 wheel drive 2. 6 wheel drive 3. 8 wheel drive 4. Other

Barko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 John Deere Forestry . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Komatsu America Corp., Forest Machine Business Div. . . . . . . .2,3 Logset Oy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Ponsse North America Inc. . . . . . . . .2,3 Tigercat Industries Inc. .2,3 TimberPro Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

GRAPPLE SAWS

6K Products

Hultdins Inc.

Rotobec USA Inc. Ryans Equip. Inc.

GRAPPLES

1. Knuckleboom 2. Remote controlled line 3. Shovel 4. Skidder

Barko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 John Deere Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Doosan Construction Equip. . . . . 1,3 Hakmet USA Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Hood Equip. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Hultdins Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 KMC Kootenay Tractor . . . 4 Morbark LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Precision Husky Corp. . . . 1 Rotobec USA Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ryans Equip. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SENNEBOGEN LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Tajfun USA. . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

TimberPro Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Young Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,4

GRINDERS (REFUSE)

1. Horizontal 2. Tub

Bandit Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Continental Biomass Industries . . . . 1

CW Mill Equip. Co. Inc. . .1,2 D I . I ’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2 Jones Mfg. Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Morbark LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2 Peterson Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Precision Husky Corp. . .1,2 Rawlings Mfg. Inc. . . . . . . 1 Rayco Mfg. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Rotochopper . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Vermeer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2 West Salem Machinery . . . . . . . . . . 1 WHO Mfg. Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

HARVESTERS

1. Dedicated CTL (single grip) 2. Excavator type 3. Landing type 4. Other

Barko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,3 John Deere Forestry . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Hahn Machinery Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hakmet USA Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,4 Hitachi Construction MachineryAmericas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Komatsu America Corp., Forest Machine Business Div. . . . . . . . . 4 LBX Co. Link Belt Forestry Equip. . . 3 Logset Oy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Ponsse North America Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Risley Equip. Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Tigercat Industries Inc. . . 1

HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

1. Brakes 2. Couplings 3. Cylinders 4. Manifolds 5. Motors 6. Pumps & Drives 7. Seals/Seal Kits 8. Valves

6K Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,4,7 Aftermarket Parts Inc. . . . . . . . . . 6,7

Cutting Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3,5-8

Geartex Div. of Hydraulic Analysis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,6

Precision Husky Corp.

Serco Loaders Two Harbors Machine . . . . . . . . . . 3,4 Taimi Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,4,7 Young Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,4

LOADERS

1. Front-end 2. Knuckleboom 3. Knuckleboom (self-propelled) 4. Knuckleboom (track-mounted)

Barko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Caterpillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2,4 John Deere Forestry . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Doosan Construction Equipment . . . 1 Fuchs, A Terex Brand . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Hood Equip. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3

Komatsu America Corp., Forest Machine Business Div. . . . . . . . . 4

Madill Equip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mesera Cranes Finland Oy . . . . . . . 2

Precision Husky Corp. . .2-4 SENNEBOGEN LLC . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Serco Loaders Two Harbors Machine . . . . . . . . . . 2,3

Tajfun USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Tigercat Industries Inc. .1-4

Foremost Authority For Professional Loggers

LOG DIAMETER DETECTION SYSTEMS

1. Grapple saw 2. Pull-through delimber 3. Slasher Cutting Systems Inc. . . .2,3 R Squared Solutions . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

LOG SCALING SYSTEMS

Haglof Inc. Maxi Load Scale Systems

Tajfun USA

PROCESSOR HEADS

Hakmet

Komatsu America Corp., Forest Machine Business Div. Logmax Logset Oy Pierce Pacific Mfg. Inc. Quadco Risley Southstar Tigercat Waratah

ROTATORS

Hakmet USA Inc.

Hultdins Inc. Quadco Waratah

SAWHEAD DISCS

Gilbert Products Inc.

GN Roy Quadco Waratah

SAWHEAD TEETH

Gilbert Products Inc.

GN Roy

Quadco Timberblade Inc. Waratah

SAWS (HAND-HELD)

1. Chain 2. Clearing 3. Pole

Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. . 1-3

SILVICULTURAL GROUP

1. Brushcutters 2. Fungicides 3. Mulchers 4. Scarifiers 5. Sprayers

Advanced Forest Equip. . . . . . . . 1,3 Barko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Bron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 D&M Machine Div. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 3 Gilbert Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

GN Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Hakmet USA Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,3

KMC Kootenay Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . .1,3

Nisus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Pro Mac Mfg. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Rayco Mfg. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Risley Equip. Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Seppi M. SpA . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Tigercat Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 Vermeer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SKIDDERS

1. Clam bunk 2. Track type 3. Wheel type

Caterpillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3 John Deere Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

KMC Kootenay Tractor . . . 2 Tigercat Industries Inc. .1,3 TimberPro Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,3

SKIDDING COMPONENTS

1. Arches 2. Chokers & Fittings 3. Fairleads 4. Winches

Aftermarket Parts Inc. . . . . . . . . 1,3,4

KMC Kootenay Tractor . . . 1 Tajfun USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Wallingfords Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SLASHERS

1. Bar & Chain Saw 2. Circular Saw

6K Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Cutting Systems Inc. . . .1,2 Hood Equip. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Serco Loaders Two Harbors Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 C

SLINGS, TIE DOWNS I ’.I .

Prolenc

TRAILER ACCESSORIES

Alucar Oy Great Lakes Mfg. Inc. Pitts Trailers

TRAILERS

1. Delimber carrier 2. Flatbed 3. Folding pole 4. Frame 5. Loader carrier 6. Lowboy 7. Pole 8. Vans (Chip) 9. Vans (Moving Floor)

Alucar Oy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Big John Trailers . . . . . 1,5-7 Cutting Systems Inc. . . .1,5

Great Lakes Mfg. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Magnolia Trailers Inc. . . . . . . 2-3,5-6 McLendon Trailers . . . . . . . . . 1,2,4-6 Pitts Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2,4-6,8,9 Titan Trailers Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 2,6,8,9 Western Trailer Co. . . . . . . . . . . 2,8,9

TROMMEL SCREENS

Continental Biomass Industries Morbark LLC Peterson Corp Vermeer West Salem Machinery

TRUCKS

Kenworth Truck Co. Mack Trucks Inc.

UNDERCARRIAGES

SNUBBERS

KMC Kootenay Tractor

SOFTWARE

1. On-board 2. Platform 3. Portable 4. Non-portable platform

WEIGH SCALES

1. Logging 2. Procurement

Automated Accounting Sys. Inc. . 1,2 Caribou Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Haglof Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Tajfun USA. . . . . . . . . . . .1,2

SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

Hendrickson Magnolia Trailers Inc.

TIRE PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Hendrickson Tireboss

TIRES

Maxi-Load Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SI Onboard Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vulcan On-Board Scales . . . . . . . . . 1

WHEEL TRACKS

OLOFSFORS Wallingfords Inc.

WINCHES

ACME Mfg. Inc. Aftermarket Parts Inc. Kenworth Truck Co.

Tajfun USA 1. Swing 2. Tower 3. Other

1. Flotation 2. Non-Flotation 3. Truck/trailer

Alliance Tire Americas Inc. . . . . . 1-3 Titan International Inc. . . . . . . . . . 1,2

YARDERS

ACME Mfg. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Madill Equip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2

Tajfun USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS INDEX 6K Products ................................ 40 ACME Mfg. Inc. .......................... 40 Advanced Forest Equip. ............. 40 AFEX Fire Suppression Sys. ...... 40 Aftermarket Parts Inc. ................. 40 Alliance Tire Americas Inc. ......... 40 Alucar Oy .................................... 40 ASV LLC ..................................... 40 Automated Accounting Systems Inc. .......................... 40 Baldwin Filters ............................ 40 Bandit Industries Inc. .................. 40 Barko .......................................... 40 Big John Trailers ...................... 40 BITCO Insurance Co. ................. 40 Bron ............................................ 40 Cannon Bar Works Ltd. .............. 40 Caribou Software ........................ 40 C I ’ . I ........................ 40 Caterpillar ................................... 40 CENTRI Precleaners .................. 40 Chain-Serts................................. 40 Chambers Delimbinator Inc. ....... 40 Cleanfix North America Ltd. ....... 40 Continental Biomass Ind............. 40 Covestro LLC ............................ 40 Cutting Systems Inc. ................ 41 CW Mill Equip. Co. Inc.............. 41

D&M Machine Div. Inc. ............... 41 Deanco Auction Co. .................... 41 John Deere Forestry ................... 41 Doosan Construction Equip. ....... 41 D I . I ’ . ...................... 41 Eagle Carriage & Machine Inc. ... 41 Elmia AB/Elmia Wood................. 41 Enviro Span/Trinity Composites LLC .................... 41 Fecon Inc. ................................... 41 Force Control Industries Inc. ...... 41 Forest Chain Corp. LLC.............. 41 Forestry Mututal Insurance Co. .. 41 Fuchs, A Terex Brand ................. 41 Geartex Div. of Hydraulic Analysis Inc............................ 41 Gem Chain Bar ........................... 41 Gilbert Products Inc. ................... 41 GN Roy ...................................... 41 Great Lakes Mfg. Inc. ................. 41 Haglof Inc. .................................. 41 Hahn Machinery Inc.................... 41 Hakmet USA Inc. ........................ 41 Hawkins & Rawlinson Inc. .......... 41 Hendrickson................................ 41 Hitachi Construction Machinery-Americas .............. 41 Hood Equip. Inc. ......................... 41

Hultdins Inc. .............................. 41 Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. 41 Hypro AB .................................... 41 Iggesund Forest.......................... 41 Intermercato AB .......................... 41 Jones Mfg. Co. ........................... 41 Kenworth Truck Co. .................... 41 KMC Kootenay Tractor ............. 41 Komatsu America Corp., Forest Machine Bus. Div. .... 42 L&M Powertrain Parts................. 42 LBX Co. Link Belt For. Equip. ..... 42 Log Max ...................................... 42 Logset Oy ................................... 42 Mack Trucks Inc.......................... 42 Madill Equip. ............................... 42 Magnolia Trailers Inc. ................. 42 Manac ......................................... 42 Maxi Load Scale Systems .......... 42 McLendon Trailers ...................... 42 Mense Oy ................................... 42 Meritor Inc................................... 42 Mesera Cranes Finland Oy......... 42 Morbark LLC ............................... 42 Nisus Corp. ................................. 42 OLOFSFORS ............................. 42 Oregon/Blount Inc....................... 42 Pacific Trail Mfg. Inc. .................. 42

Peerless Chain Co...................... 42 Pemberton Attachments ............. 42 Peterson Corp ............................ 42 Pewag Chain .............................. 42 PFERD Inc. ................................ 42 Pierce Pacific Mfg. Inc. ............... 42 Pitts Trailers ................................ 42 Ponsse North America Inc. ...... 42 Precision Husky Corp. ............. 42 Pro Mac Mfg. Ltd. ...................... 42 Prolenc ...................................... 42 Quadco ....................................... 42 R Squared Solutions................... 42 Rawlings Mfg. Inc. .................... 42 Rayco Mfg. Inc............................ 43 Risley Equip. (2017) Ltd. ............ 43 Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers ........... 43 Rotobec USA Inc. ....................... 43 Rotochopper ............................. 43 Ryans Equip. Inc. ....................... 43 SENNEBOGEN LLC................... 43 Seppi M. SpA............................. 43 Serco Loaders Two Harbors Machine ................... 43 SI Onboard Scales ..................... 43 Southstar Equip. ......................... 43 SP Maskiner ............................... 43 Stripper Tree Delimbers.............. 43

Summit Attachments & Machinery........................... 43 Taimi Hydraulics ......................... 43 Tajfun USA................................. 43 Texas Refinery Corp. .................. 43 Tigercat Industries Inc. ............ 43 Timbco. ...................................... 43 Timberblade Inc. ......................... 43 TimberPro Inc. ............................ 43 Tireboss ...................................... 43 Titan International Inc. ................ 43 Titan Trailers Inc. ........................ 43 TraxPlus LLC .............................. 43 Trelan Mfg. ................................. 43 U.S. Blades................................. 43 Valmet. ....................................... 43 Vermeer ...................................... 43 Vulcan On-Board Scales ............ 43 Wallingfords Inc. ......................... 43 Waratah ...................................... 43 West Salem Machinery............... 43 Western Star Trucks ................... 43 Western Trailer Co...................... 43 White Mountain Chain Inc. ......... 43 WHO Mfg. Co. Inc. ..................... 43 Wicker Machine Co. ................... 43 J M Wood Auction....................... 43 Young Corp. ................................ 43

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6K PRODUCTS 1006 143rd Ave. SE Tenino, WA 98589-9242 360-264-2141 Fax: 360-264-5105 Email: ed@6kproducts.com Website: www.6kproducts.com

B BALDWIN FILTERS 4400 Highway 30 E. Kearney, NE 68847-0724 308-234-1951, 800-822-5394 Email: info@baldwinfilter.com

A ACME MFG. INC. 90099 Prairie Rd. Eugene, OR 97402-9601 541-741-2200 Fax: 541-741-2212 Email: email@acmecarriages.com

BANDIT INDUSTRIES INC. 6750 W. Millbrook Rd. Remus, MI 49340-9662 989-561-2270, 800-952-0178 Fax: 989-561-2273 Email: sales@banditchippers.com

ADVANCED FOREST EQUIP. PO Box 2735 Hayden, ID 83835-2735 208-772-0999 Fax: 208-762-1369 Email: jmoffet@advancedforest.com

BARKO 1 Banks Ave. Superior, WI 54880 715-395-6700 Fax: 715-392-3931 Email: info@barko.com

AFEX FIRE SUPPRESSION SYS. 5808 Lease Ln. Raleigh, NC 27617-4708 919-781-6610 Fax: 919-787-3915 Email: info@afexsystems.com

BIG JOHN TRAILERS

AFTERMARKET PARTS INC. 150 Market St. New Bern, NC 28560-6704 252-633-2155, 800-487-2335 Fax: 252-633-3701 Email: info@rightparts.com

10514 Highway 1 Folkston, GA 31537-4808 912-496-7469 Fax: 912-496-4577 Website: www.bigjohntrailers.com Established: 1974 Big John Trailers was established in 1974 and has been manufacturing superior quality forest product trailers and lowboys since that time. The company builds a complete line of log trailers which styles include recessed center, drop center, straight frame and plantation trailers as well as custom designs. Big John also manufactures lightweight models referred to as the “full load series.” Knuckleboom loader trailers, loader/delimber trailers, self-propelled loader carriers and lowboys up to 50 ton capacity are other popular trailers in the Big John product line. Kodiak hydraulic trailers are available in the loader/delimber trailer design.

All of these trailers are built for rugged and dependable use. Call for more information, 800-771-4140.

ALLIANCE TIRE AMERICAS INC. 201 Edgewater Dr., Ste. 285 Wakefield, MA 01880-6223 800-777-9926 Email: bclifford@atgtire.com ALUCAR OY Maxmovagen 186 FI 66640 Voyri-Maksamaa, Finland 358-207-851-720 Fax: 358-207-851-740 Email: virpi.hattula@alucar.com ASV LLC 840 Lily Ln. Grand Rapids, MN 55744 218-327-5389 Fax: 218-327-9123 AUTOMATED ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS INC. PO Box 436 Livingston, AL 35470-0436 800-237-0252 Fax: 205-652-4509 Email: jack.warbington@ forestproductsaccounting.com

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BITCO INSURANCE CO. 3700 Market Square Cir. Davenport, IA 52807 563-232-0241, 800-475-4477 Fax: 844-233-7299 Email: randy.hervey@bitco.com BRON 873 Devonshire Ave. Woodstock, ON N4S 8Z4 Canada 800-263-1060 Fax: 780-489-6891

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CLEANFIX NORTH AMERICA LTD. 250 Wright Blvd.

Stratford, ON N4Z 1H3 Canada 519-275-2808, 855-REV-FANS Fax: 519-275-3995 Email: cleanfix-ca@cleanfix.org CONTINENTAL BIOMASS INDUSTRIES 22 Whittier St. Newton, NH 03858-3524 603-382-0556 Fax: 603-382-0557 Email: nwt.infofwd@terex.com

CANNON BAR WORKS LTD. Unit A120, 5525 272nd St. Langley, BC V4W 1P1 Canada 604-856-6682, 888-604-9990 Email: info@cannonbar.com CARIBOU SOFTWARE PO Box 6421 Hinton, AB T7V 1X7 Canada 850-532-6206 Email: sales@caribousoftware.com CARISTRAP INT’L. INC. 1760 Fortin Blvd.

Laval, QC H7S 1N8 Canada 450-667-4700 Fax: 450-663-1520 Email: akarass@caristrap.com CATERPILLAR 100 S.L. White Blvd.

Lagrange, GA 30241 CENTRI PRECLEANERS 820 Industrial Ct. Baraboo, WI 53913-2785 800-356-4882 Fax: 608-356-4883 Email: info@drmdiversafab.com

COVESTRO LLC

Sheffield, MA 01257 413-528-7812 Fax: 413-229-4066 Email: sfdinfo@covestro.com Website: www.sheets.covestro.com Covestro is a global leader of extruded thermoplastic sheets that can be used in diverse and innovative applications.

With extrusion facilities around the globe, sheet products are produced to consistently high quality standards. With many years of sheet extrusion experience, Covestro offers a wide product portfolio of solid and multiwall sheets suitable for many applications and industries.

CHAIN-SERTS 1356 N Main St. Punxsutawney, PA 15767-2645 814-938-1031 Email: info@chain-serts.com CHAMBERS DELIMBINATOR INC. PO Box 777 Ackerman, MS 39735-0777 800-533-2385 Fax: 662-285-2778 Email: info@chambersdelimbinator.com

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CUTTING SYSTEMS INC.

774 Zeb Rd. Union Grove, NC 28689-9148 877-844-1274 Fax: 704-592-4458 Email: email@cuttingsys.com Website: www.cuttingsys.com Established: 1995 When you buy CSI you not only get a superior product that is well engineered and job tested, but a product backed by the best parts and customer service in the ind stry. r goal is o r c stomer’s s ccess. That’s hy e se high alloy steels, bushings and bearings where necessary and computer aided design (CAD) models to make sure our pull-thru delimbers, slasher saws and dangle head grapple felling saws are the best available. We have lots of models to choose from. Check our website for the latest brochures or mini DVD.

DURATECH IND. INT’L. PO Box 1940 Jamestown, ND 58402-1940 701-252-4601 Fax: 701-252-0502 Email: indsales@duratechindustries.net

E EAGLE CARRIAGE & MACHINE INC. 62500 Commerce Rd. La Grande, OR 97850-8719 541-963-4646 Fax: 541-963-3415 Email: eaglecarriage@eoni.com ELMIA AB/ELMIA WOOD Box 6066 SE 550 06 Jonkoping, Sweden 46-36-152000 Email: wood@elmia.se ENVIRO SPAN/TRINITY COMPOSITES LLC 1250 Gateway Dr. Gallatin, TN 37066-4673 615-649-3700, 877-864-4034 Fax: 615-442-1313 Email: rob.propst@trin.net

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CW MILL EQUIP. CO. INC.

14 Commerce Dr. Sabetha, KS 66534-9413 800-743-3491 Fax: 785-284-2010 Email: hogzilla@cwmill.com Website: www.hogzilla.com Established: 1973 CW Mill Equipment Co. Inc. is a diversified manufacturing, sales and service company, founded in 1973. Being customer-driven is the basis for all that CW Mill Equipment does, and that approach is backed with experienced staff and advanced manufacturing equipment. ill’s prod cts incl de large ind strial grinding machines, and high performance hammer mill cutting and grinding tools for both rigid and swing hammer style grinding machines.

Visit www.hogzilla.com for industrial tub and horizontal end feed style grinding machines.

Visit www.armorhog.com for extreme-duty parts for rigid hammer style grinding machines.

Visit www.dynahog.com for heavy-duty parts for swing hammer style grinding machines.

D D&M MACHINE DIV. INC. 12 Monte Brady Rd. Montesano, WA 98563-9521 360-249-3366 Email: dmm@slashbuster.com DEANCO AUCTION CO. PO Box 1248 Philadelphia, MS 39350-1248 601-656-0192 Fax: 334-671-0149

FECON INC. 3460 Grant Ave. Lebanon, OH 45036-6432 800-528-3113 Fax: 513-696-4431 Email: sales@fecon.com FORCE CONTROL INDUSTRIES INC. 3660 Dixie Hwy. Fairfield, OH 45014-1105 513-868-0900 Fax: 513-868-2105 Email: info@forcecontrol.com FOREST CHAIN CORP. LLC 20945 SW Pacific Hwy. Sherwood, OR 97140-9242 800-288-0887 Fax: 503-625-2799 FORESTRY MUTUTAL INSURANCE CO. PO Box 19467 Raleigh, NC 27619 800-849-7788 Fax: 919-755-5791 FUCHS, A TEREX BRAND 11001 Electron Dr. Louisville, KY 40299 502-736-5200 Fax: 502-736-5202 Email: john.vanruitenbeek@terex.com

G GEARTEX DIV. OF HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS INC. PO Box 2160 Corinth, MS 38835-2160 662-286-2252 Fax: 662-287-6580 Email: haisales@geartek.com GEM CHAIN BAR PO Box 608 Grangeville, ID 83530-0608 208-983-0203 Fax: 208-983-0213 GILBERT PRODUCTS INC. 1840 Boulevard Marcotte Roberval, QC G8H 2P2 Canada 418-275-5041 Fax: 418-275-2624 Email: sales@gilbert-tech.com

HULTDINS INC.

22 Morton Ave. E. Brantford, ON N3R 7J7 Canada 519-754-0044 Fax: 519-754-1569 Email: info@hultdins.com Website: www.hultdins.com Established: 1993 Hultdins Inc. is the North American division of Hultdins System AB, a company founded in Sweden in 1928. ltdins is one of the orld’s leading manufacturers of grapples, chain saw systems, and accessories for forestry as well as other heavy equipment industries.

To learn more about the history of Hultdins go to: www.hultdins.se

GN ROY

761 Avenue Du Parc Amos, QC J9T 4M1 Canada 819-732-8871 Email: marketing@gnroy.net Website: www.gnroy.com We are manufacturers of feller buncher heads. We produce 4 models of heads with stem cut capacities of 18, 20, 22, 24 inches and have shipped over 400 units as of 1999. Our heads are light, fast, productive and most importantly….reliable.

The original design and improvements over the years are the result of recommendations from experienced forestry operators.

GN ROY heads provide optimum tree accumulation with minimum stem crossing. Bunches are thus aligned which provides for optimal handling. Please feel free to contact us for any questions you may have.

HUSQVARNA FOREST & GARDEN CO. 9335 Harris Corners Pkwy Charlotte, NC 28269-3818 704-597-5000 Fax: 704-599-4302 HYPRO AB Smalatorp 882 Lonsboda, S28070 Sweden 46-479-220-59

GREAT LAKES MFG. INC. 8450 County Rd. R Suring, WI 54174-9541 920-842-2012 Fax: 920-842-2497 Email: cfrench@greatlakesmfg.com

I IGGESUND FOREST. 121 Roy Blvd., Unit 4 Brantford, ON N3R 7K1 Canada 519-754-2190 Fax: 519-757-1100 Email: info@olofsfors.com

H HAGLOF INC. PO Box 2548 Madison, MS 39110-2548 601-856-5119 Fax: 601-856-9075 Email: sales@haglofinc.com

INTERMERCATO AB Bygatan 5 Tommarp, 272 93 Sweden 46-0-414-397-917

HAHN MACHINERY INC. PO Box 220 Two Harbors, MN 55616-0220 218-834-2156 Fax: 218-834-5640 Email: info@hahnmachinery.com

J JONES MFG. CO. 1486 12th Rd. Beemer, NE 68716-0038 402-528-3861 Fax: 402-528-3239 Email: mightygiant@mightygiant.com

HAKMET USA INC. 235 Sage Meadows Dr. Rio Vista, CA 94571-2222 800-566-0690 Email: hakmet@att.net

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HAWKINS & RAWLINSON INC. PO Box 3493 Auburn, AL 36831-3493 334-502-9584, 888-822-1173 Fax: 334-821-5801 Email: kblackburn@hrinsurance.com

KENWORTH TRUCK CO. PO Box 1000 Kirkland, WA 98083-1000 425-828-5000 Fax: 425-828-5777 Email: kyle.kimball@paccar.com

HENDRICKSON 500 Park Blvd., Ste. 450 Itasca, IL 60143-3153 630-874-9700 Fax: 630-875-1204 Email: mlaird@hendrickson-intl.com HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY-AMERICAS 1515 5th St. Moline, IL 61265

KMC KOOTENAY TRACTOR

PO Box 31 Cresent Valley, BC V0G 1H0 Canada 800-562-5303 Email: kmckoot@telus.net Website: www.kmc-kootrac.com Established: 1989 Announcing the re-introduction of the Remanufactured KMC Track Skidders to the East Coast, Mid-West and South East USA! The KMC Tracked Log Skidder is designed specifically to skid logs on steep slopes, wet/boggy ground or environmentally sensitive soils.

The unique design of balanced weight distribution/torsion bar sprung suspension/high speed steel tracks allows the KMC to traverse areas where other log

HOOD EQUIP. INC. PO Box 307 Iron River, WI 54847-0307 715-372-4222 Fax: 715-372-4221 Email: joyce@hoodloaders.com

JOHN DEERE FORESTRY 1 John Deere Plaza Moline, IL 61265 844-809-1508

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skidding machines cannot.

When the KMC Track Skidder is integrated with your existing timber harvesting equipment, your production will increase while your operating cost will decrease!

Check out our website: “kmc-kootrac. com” or call us direct 1-800-562-5303 for more information.

MAXI LOAD SCALE SYSTEMS 133 Highland Park Dr. Brunswick, GA 31523-1156 912-265-1486 Fax: 912-261-0292 Email: sales@maxiload.com MCLENDON TRAILERS PO Box 1145 Phenix City, AL 36868-1145 334-448-8888 Fax: 334-448-3800 Email: mclendontrailers@bellsouth.net MENSE OY Hallikuja 2 Taavetti, FI 54500 Finland 358 0 5 610 6900

KOMATSU AMERICA CORP., FOREST MACHINE BUSINESS DIV.

MERITOR INC. 2135 W. Maple Rd. Troy, MI 48084 704-323-4444

PO Box 168 Chattanooga, TN 37401-0168 423-668-3235 Email: syolitz@komatsuna.com Website: www.komatsuforest.us Established: 1946 Komatsu is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative world-class forestry equipment including: CTL Harvesters & Forwarders, Harvesting & Processing Heads, Track Feller-Bunchers & Harvesters, Track Log Loaders and Forestry Excavators. Komatsu Crawler Dozers, Wheel Loaders, Excavators and other support equipment supplement these purpose-built forestry products, providing comprehensive solutions for all stump-to-dump forestry application needs.

MESERA CRANES FINLAND OY Wattitie 2 Paimio, FI-21530 Finland 358 40 7045504 Email: kari.makinen@mesera.fi MORBARK LLC PO Box 1000 Winn, MI 48896-1000 989-866-2381, 800-831-0042 Fax: 989-866-2280 Email: inquire@morbark.com

N NISUS CORP. 100 Nisus Dr. Rockford, TN 37853-3069 800-264-0870 Fax: 865-577-5825 Email: jeffl@nisuscorp.com

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L&M POWERTRAIN PARTS 201 Snidercroft Rd. Concord, ON L4K 2J9 Canada 905-669-2292, 800-387-3765 Fax: 905-669-6319 Email: parts@landmparts.com

OLOFSFORS 121 Roy Blvd., Unit 4 Brantford, ON N3R 7K1 Canada 519-754-2190 Fax: 519-757-1100 Email: info@olofsfors.com

LBX CO. LINK BELT FORESTRY EQUIP. 2004 Buck Ln. Lexington, KY 40511-1073 859-245-3900 Fax: 859-245-3909

PFERD INC.

9201 W. Heather Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53224-2419 262-255-3200, 800-342-9015 Fax: 262-255-2840 Email: sales@pferdusa.com Website: www.pferd.com Established: 1799 For over 200 years, PFERD files have been renowned worldwide as a top-quality product. With their consistently high cutting performance, they provide significant economic benefits by reducing labor time and increasing productivity. PFERD has used its centuries of experience to develop perfect file shapes and cuts for use in forestry applications.

All PFERD chain saw files feature a uniform structure and hardness, precise cuts and shaping and even tooth spacing that eliminates clogging, optimizes sharpening and quickly puts a perfect edge on every tooth.

For more information on PFERD chain saw files and accessories, please contact us at (800) 342-9015 or email sales@pferdusa.comsales@pferdusa.com PIERCE PACIFIC MFG. INC. PO Box 30509 Portland, OR 97294-3509 800-760-3270 Fax: 503-808-9111 Email: info@piercepacific.com PITTS TRAILERS PO Box 127 Pittsview, AL 36871-0127 800-321-8073 Fax: 334-855-3507 Email: info@pittstrailers.com

P PACIFIC TRAIL MFG. INC. 6532 SE Crosswhite Way Portland, OR 97206-9529 888-910-SAWS (7297) Fax: 503-233-0767 Email: info@ptmi.net

LOGSET OY Hannisentie 2 Koivulahti, FI-66530 Finland 358-6-2103-216 Email: info@logset.com

PEERLESS CHAIN CO. 1416 E Sanborn St. Winona, MN 55987-4948 800-873-1916 Fax: 800-356-1149

M MACK TRUCKS INC. PO Box 26256 Greensboro, NC 27402-6256 336-291-9001

PEMBERTON ATTACHMENTS 103 Highline Dr. Longwood, FL 32750-4939 407-831-6688 Fax: 407-831-0497

MADILL EQUIP. 9896 Galaran Rd. Sidney, BC V8L 3S6 Canada 250-654-2224

PETERSON CORP PO Box 40490 Eugene, OR 97404-0082 541-689-6520, 800-269-6520 Fax: 541-689-0804 Email: sales@petersoncorp.com

MAGNOLIA TRAILERS INC. 144 Airport Cafe Circle Lucedale, MS 39452-1146 601-947-7990, 800-738-2123 Fax: 601-947-4900 Email: magtrailers@gmail.com

PEWAG CHAIN 3825 Cincinnati Ave. Rocklin, CA 95765 916-408-0413 Fax: 866-472-8775 Email: tammyk@pewagchain.com

MANAC 2275 107E Rue St. George, QC G5Y 8G6 Canada 418-228-2018 Fax: 418-227-9573

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PO Box 507 Leeds, AL 35094-0010 205-640-5181 Fax: 205-640-1147 Email: sales@precisionhusky.com Website: www.precisionhusky.com Established: 1964 Precision Husky Corp. engineers and manufactures world-class equipment for chipmills, sawmills, wood-yards, log loading and inwoods debarking/chipping and wood waste grinding.

THREE DIVISIONS Precision produces sawmill, chipmill equipment, in-woods flailers, whole tree chippers and a combo unit that combines both functions.

Husky manufactures a complete line of knuckleboom loaders available as truck mount, on crawler tracks, trailer mounted and as a stationary unit.

The ProGrind line of shredders offers nine different sizes of horizontal and tub grinders with production to 100 TPH and horsepower options from 100-860 HP. PRO MAC MFG. LTD. 2940 Jacob Rd. Duncan, BC V9L 6W4 Canada 800-665-5405 Fax: 250-746-4799 Email: promac@promac.bc.ca PROLENC 951 Great St. Prince George, BC V2N 5R7 Canada 877-563-8899 Fax: 250-563-6704

Q QUADCO 30 Industrial Blvd.

St-Eustache, QC J7R 5C1 Canada 800-668-3340 Fax: 450-623-5337 Email: info@quadco.com

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OREGON/BLOUNT INC. 4909 SE International Way Portland, OR 97222-4601 800-223-5168 Email: sales.marketing@oregonproducts.com

LOG MAX 1114 W. Fourth Plain Blvd.

Vancouver, WA 98660-2021 360-699-7300 Fax: 360-699-7304 Email: info@logmax.us

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R SQUARED SOLUTIONS 254 River Oaks Dr. Bainbridge, GA 39817-6871 229-200-1726 Email: roger@r-squaredsolutions.com

PONSSE NORTH AMERICA INC.

4400 International Ln. Rhinelander, WI 54501-8187 715-369-4833 Fax: 715-369-4838 Email: diana.olkowski@ponsse.com Website: www.ponsse.com Established: 1970 onsse is one of the orld’s leading manufacturers of forest machines for the cut-to-length method, and its customer-oriented operations are still guided by the wishes and needs of forest machine entrepreneurs. Ponsse products cover the diverse requirements of efficient harvesting faced by machine entrepreneurs around the world. Tree species vary from old pine to eucalyptus, and the machines have to endure tropical heat and arctic cold, travel without destroying the terrain and briskly climb the steepest slopes.

Ponsse constantly develops its products and services, keeping a close eye on the new features expected by the forest machine industry and entrepreneurs.

Without exception, our new products are designed on the basis of preferences expressed by our customers.

RAWLINGS MFG. INC.

1780 Idaho St. Missoula, MT 59801-1424 406-728-6182 Fax: 406-728-7957 Email: john@rawlingsmanufacturing.com Website: www.wastewoodhogs.com Established: 1976 With over 40 years of experience in the forest and sawmill related industries, Rawlings delivers wood grinding equipment with a reputation for durability, performance and reliability. Since 1976, Rawlings Manufacturing has been manufacturing and installing custom wood grinding systems. Rawlings offers a complete line up of wood grinders in a full range of si es and models. ach c stomer’s operation is unique to its own challenges. Our team designs each system specific to the c stomer’s operation and specifications.

Add a wide variety of available options such as work platform decks, choice of belt, chain, vibrating in-feed and out-feed conveyors, metal or magnet protection, product screening and separation, and yo ’ e got the fle i ility to c stomi e the perfect wood grinding system.

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RAYCO MFG. INC. 4255 E. Lincoln Way Wooster, OH 44691-8601 330-264-8699, 800-392-2686 Fax: 330-264-3697 Email: rayco@raycomfg.com

SERCO LOADERS TWO HARBORS MACHINE 511 25th Ave. Two Harbors, MN 55616-5068 218-834-5118 Fax: 218-834-2498 Email: dwilliamson@sercoloaders.com

RISLEY EQUIP. LTD. 10820-89 Ave. Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6R7 Canada 780-532-3282, 866-783-7243 Fax: 780-513-4065 Email: sales@gorisley.com

SI ONBOARD SCALES 39521 Place Rd. Fall Creek, OR 97438-9732 541-937-2070 Fax: 541-937-2095

RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS 9500 Glenlyon Pkwy.

Burnaby, BC V5J 0C6 Canada 800-211-3983 Email: info@rbauction.com ROTOBEC USA INC. 162 Rotobec Dr. Littleton, NH 03561-3961 250-765-7761 Fax: 603-444-0327 Email: sales@rotobec.com

ROTOCHOPPER

217 West St. Saint Martin, MN 56376 320-548-3586 Fax: 320-548-3372 Email: info@rotochopper.com Website: www.rotochopper.com Rotochopper electric and diesel grinding equipment transforms wood waste to biomass fuel, colored landscape mulch, and other premium fiber products. For fine grinding applications like pellet fuels and animal bedding, Rotochopper multistage grinding systems reduce raw materials to short fiber specifications in a single pass. In North America all Rotochopper equipment is backed by factory-direct customer support.

RYANS EQUIP. INC. 111 Quicksilver Ln. Edmore, MI 48829-7306 989-427-2829 Fax: 989-427-4008 Email: info@ryansequip.com

S SENNEBOGEN LLC 1957 Sennebogen Trail Stanley, NC 28164 704-347-4910 Fax: 704-347-8894 Email: sales@sennebogenllc.com

SEPPI M. SPA

Zona Artigianale 1 Caldaro BZ, 39052 Italy 763-238-5684 Email: info.usa@seppi.com Website: www.seppi.com Established: 1939 Manufacturer of Mulching Equipment & Brush Technology -Forestry Mulchers -Stump & Root Grinders -Stone Crushers & Forestry Tillers -Mulchers with Chute for Biomass Collection -Attachments for Tractors up to 500 HP, Hydraulic Drive Mulchers for Excavators or Prime Mowers.

Outstanding Performance & Robust Construction

SOUTHSTAR EQUIP. 728 Tagish St. Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 Canada 250-828-7820 Fax: 250-828-7825 Email: mike@southstarequipment.com SP MASKINER Ringvagen 5 Ljungby, SE 341 31 Sweden 46-372-253-41 STRIPPER TREE DELIMBERS 98 Old Route 26 South Paris, ME 04281-6304 207-890-6597 Email: samsessions@yahoo.com SUMMIT ATTACHMENTS & MACHINERY PO Box 1785 Castle Rock, WA 98611 360-806-2187

T TAIMI HYDRAULICS 192 Parc Industrial St. Prime, QC G8J 2B1 Canada 418-686-6868 Fax: 418-251-1108 Email: info@taimi.ca

TAJFUN USA

960 Harris Ave., Ste. 201 Bellingham, WA 98225 360-594-8877 Email: tajfunusa@tajfun.com Website: www.tajfun.com Established: 1967 Tajfun is the largest European manufacturer of small forestry machinery (firewood processors, tractor cranes, tower yarders) and implements (logging winches and grapples). The company’s fifty year-old tradition is reflected in its development, production and marketing of technologically advanced forestry machinery, which is designed to ensure efficient, safe and environmentally-friendly harvesting and processing of timber. Our main goal is to offer a complete solution in the field of forestry logistics. We are sucessfully operating in 57 countries around the globe including the east and west coast of the USA! TEXAS REFINERY CORP. PO Box 711 Fort Worth, TX 76101-0711 817-332-1161, 800-827-0711 Fax: 800-582-3329 Email: lube1@texasrefinery.com

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TIGERCAT INDUSTRIES INC.

VERMEER 1210 Vermeer Rd. E. Pella, IA 50219 641-628-3141, 888-VERMEER Fax: 641-621-7734 Email: salesinfo@vermeer.com

PO Box 637 Brantford, ON N3T 5P9 Canada 519-753-2000 Fax: 519-753-8272 Email: comments@tigercat.com Website: www.tigercat.com Established: 1991 Tigercat specializes in the design and manufacture of premium quality harvesting systems that deliver wood to roadside at the lowest cost per ton.

With a full range of full-tree and cutto-length equipment including feller bunchers, skidders, loaders, harvesters, forwarders, felling and harvesting attachments as well as a range of site preparation and land clearing equipment, Tigercat is the most highly focused player in the forestry equipment industry. www.facebook.com/Tigercat

VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 5920 S. 194th St. Kent, WA 98032-1196 800-237-0022 Fax: 253-872-9626

W WALLINGFORDS INC. 1010 Kennedy Memorial Dr. Oakland, ME 04963-4830 207-465-9575, 800-323-3708 Fax: 207-465-9601 Email: info@wallingfords.com WARATAH 375 International Park, Ste. 200 Newnan, GA 30265 770-692-0380 Fax: 770-692-0384 Email: michael.campbell@us.waratah.net

TIMBCO

(Komatsu America Corp., Forest Machine Business Div.)

WEST SALEM MACHINERY PO Box 5288 Salem, OR 97304-0288 503-364-2213, 800-722-3530 Fax: 503-364-1398 Email: info@westsalem.com

TIMBERBLADE INC. 508 Meadow Wood Ln. Woodstock, ON N4T 0J2 Canada 519-532-3283 Fax: 888-763-2336 Email: maurice@timberblade.com TIMBERPRO INC. 1407 Industrial Dr. Shawano, WI 54166-3867 715-524-7899 Fax: 715-524-7898 Email: info@timberpro.com

WESTERN STAR TRUCKS 2477 Deerfield Dr. Fort Mill, SC 29715-6942 803-578-3150 Fax: 803-578-3703

TIREBOSS 15803 121A Ave. Edmonton, AB T5V 1B1 Canada 780-451-4894 Fax: 780-452-6786 Email: info@tireboss.com

WESTERN TRAILER CO. PO Box 5598 Boise, ID 83705-0598 208-344-9928 Fax: 208-344-1521 Email: wtsales@westerntrailer.com

TITAN INTERNATIONAL INC. 2701 Spruce St. Quincy, IL 62301-3477 800-872-2327 Fax: 515-265-9301

WHITE MOUNTAIN CHAIN INC. PO Box 869 Bonners Ferry, ID 83805-0869 800-439-9073 Fax: 877-492-8289 Email: ed@whitemountainchain.com

TITAN TRAILERS INC. 1129 Hwy. #3 Delhi, ON N4B 2W6 Canada 519-688-4826 Fax: 519-688-6453 Email: info@titantrailers.com

WHO MFG. CO. INC. PO Box 1153 Lamar, CO 81052-1153 719-336-7433 Fax: 719-336-7052 Email: whomfgco@bresnan.net

TRAXPLUS LLC 9800 Hwy. 503 Hickory, MS 39332-3431 601-635-5543 Email: sales@traxplus.com

WICKER MACHINE CO. PO Box 338 Hollandale, MS 38748-0338 662-827-5434 Fax: 662-827-7800 Email: robert@wickermachinecompany.com

TRELAN MFG. 498 8 Mile Rd. Remus, MI 49340-9316 989-561-2280 Fax: 989-561-2530

J M WOOD AUCTION 3475 Ashley Rd. Montgomery, AL 36108-3709 334-264-3265

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U.S. BLADES 600 Grantham Ave. West Monroe, LA 71292-8014 800-862-4544 Fax: 843-673-0440

YOUNG CORP. PO Box 3522 Seattle, WA 98124-3522 800-321-9090 Fax: 206-682-6881 Email: sales@youngcorp.com

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LOGGING ASSOCIATIONS & 2018 TRADE SHOWS Alabama Loggers Council

555 Alabama St., Montgomery, AL 36104-4309; 334-265-8733, Fax: 334-262-1258; J. Moon, exec. dir.

American Loggers Council

PO Box 966, Hemphill, TX 75948-0966; 409-625-0206, Fax: 409625-0207; Email: americanlogger@aol.com; www.amloggers.com; M. Turner, pres.; C. Potts, 1st vp; S. Jenes, 2nd vp. Annual Meeting: October 11-13 2018, Shilo Inn, Seaside, OR

Arkansas Timber Producers Assn.

2311 Biscayne Dr., Ste. 206, Little Rock, AR 72227-3393; 501-2242232, 888-403-2232, Fax: 501-224-9625; Email: lboccarossa@ sbcglobal.net; www.arkloggers.com; S.Word, pres.; J. Wilson vp.

Annual Meeting: August 24-25 2018, Embassy Suites, Hot Springs, AR

Associated California Loggers

555 Capitol Mall, Ste. 745, Sacramento, CA 95814-4581; 916-441-7940, Fax: 916-441-7942; Email: ecarleson@calog.com; www.calog.com; E. Carleson, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: January 16-18 2018, Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa, Reno, NV

Associated Contract Loggers & Truckers Of Minnesota

3961 S Barker Rd, Gilbert, MN 55741-8145; 218-780-5927, Fax: 888-317-7591; Email: 4danes@cpinternet.com; www.acltmn.com; S. Dane, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: April 2017, Fortune Bay Resort, Tower, MN

Associated Logging Contractors Inc.

PO Box 671, Coeur D Alene, ID 83816-0671; 208-667-6473, 800632-8743 (ID), Fax: 208-667-2144; Email: alc@idahologgers.com; G. Ikola, pres.; M. Mahon, vp.; S. Keough, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: April 27-28, 2018, Best Western Lodge at River’s Edge, Orofino, ID.

Associated Oregon Loggers Inc.

PO Box 12339, Salem, OR 97309-0339; 503-364-1330, Fax: 503364-0836; Email: aol@oregonloggers.org; www.oregonloggers.org; J. Geisinger, exec. vp. Annual Meeting: January 18-20, 2018, Valley River Inn, Eugene, OR

Carolina Loggers Association Inc.

PO Box 785, Henderson, NC 27536-0785; 828-421-8444; Email: contact@ncloggers.com; www.ncloggers.com; J. Swanner, exec. dir.; B. Corey, pres. Annual Meeting: February 23-25, 2018, Hilton Wilmington Riverside, Wilmington, NC

Council On Forest Engineering (COFE)

PO Box 6125, Morgantown, WV 26506; 240-382-2633; Email: admin@cofe.org; www.cofe.org; B. Spong. Annual Meeting: July 15-18, 2018, Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection, Williamsburg, VA

Forest History Society

Missouri Loggers Council

Forest Products Society

Montana Logging Assn.

701 William Vickers Ave., Durham, NC 27701-3162; 919-682-9319, Fax: 919-682-2349; Email: andrea.anderson@foresthistory.org; www.foresthistory.org; S. Anderson, pres.; E. Lehman, lib./archivist.

15 Technology Pkwy. S., Peachtree Corners, GA 30092-8200; 855-475-0291; Email: deepa@forestprod.org; www.forestprod.org; D. George, exec. dir.

Forest Resources Assn.

1901 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 303, Washington, DC 20006-3459; 202-296-3937; www.forestresources.org; T. Reed, chair; J Contino, vice chair; M. Fryer, vice chair; J. Parnell, vice chair; D. Hawkinson, pres. Annual Meeting: April 16-18 2018, Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, LA

PO Box 1278, Rhinelander, WI 54501-1278; 715-282-5828, Fax: 715-282-4941; www.gltapa.org; H. Schienebeck, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: September 6-8 2018, Sunnyview Expo Center, Oshkosh, WI

PO Box 69, Old Forge, NY 13420-0069; 315-369-3078, Fax: 315-3693736; Email: nela@northernlogger.com; www.northernlogger.com; J. Phaneuf, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: May 11-12, 2018, Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT.

1212 Highway 239, Union Springs, AL 36089-4414; 251-966-2406, Fax: 251-966-5336; E. Castleberry, chmn.

PO Box 117, Granite Falls, WA 98252; 425-422-6686; Email: register @olcnw.com; www.olcnw.com; J. Hillery, mgr. Annual Meeting: April 25-27 2018, Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria, BC, Canada

Intermountain Logging Assn.

Oregon Logging Conference & Show

Michigan Association Of Timbermen

Pacific Logging Congress

PO Box 482, Saint Maries, ID 83861-0482; 208-245-3425; Email: julie@intermountainlogging.org; www.intermountainlogging.org; S. Kuehn, pres.; M. Boardman, vp. Annual Meeting: April 5-7 2018, Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center, Spokane Valley, WA

7350 State Hwy. M123, Newberry, MI 49868-8179; 906-293-3236, Fax: 906-293-5444; Email: timbermen1972@gmail.com; www.timber men.org; M. Sears., admin. Annual Meeting: April 26-27 2018, Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls, MI

PO Box 10669, Eugene, OR 97440-2669; 541-686-9191, Fax: 855-866-0572; Email: rikki@oregonloggingconference.com; www.oregonloggingconference.com; R. Wellman, conf. mgr.

Annual Meeting: February 22-24 2018, Eugene Hilton & Lane Events Center & Fairgrounds, Eugene, OR

PO Box 1281, Maple Valley, WA 98038-1281; 425-413-2808, Fax: 855-866-0572; www.pacificloggingcongress.com; R. Wellman, exec. dir.

Minnesota Timber Producers Assn.

Professional Logging Contractors Of Maine

324 W Superior St Ste 903, Duluth, MN 55802-1717; 218-722-5013, Fax: 218-722-2065; W. Brandt, exec. vp. Annual Meeting: June 2018, Sugar Lake Lodge, Grand Rapids, MI

110 Sewall St., Augusta, ME 04332; 207-688-8195; www.maine loggers.com; D. Doran, exec. dir.; B. Souers, past pres.; S. Madden, pres. Annual Meeting: Spring 2018, Bangor, ME

Mississippi Loggers Assn.

Redwood Region Logging Conference

PO Box 659, Quitman, MS 39355-0659; 601-776-5754, Fax: 601-776-2737; Email: mla@msloggers.org; www.msloggers.org; C. Johnson, dir.; S. Benefield, asst. dir.; K. Martin, pres.

Annual Meeting: September 21-22 2018, MSFES, Starkville, MS

5601 S. Broadway St., Eureka, CA 95503-6904; 707-443-4091, Fax: 707-443-0926; Email: rrlc@sonic.net; www.rrlc.net; K. Ziemer, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: March 15-17 2018, Red Lion Hotel, Eureka, CA

South Carolina Timber Producers Assn.

PO Box 811, Lexington, SC 29071-0811; 803-957-9919, 800-371-2240, Fax: 803-957-8990; Email: bcjpaw@windstream.net; www.scloggers.com; J Seckinger, chmn.; J. Key, vice chmn.; C. Jaynes, pres./ceo.; R. Crowder, sec./treas. Annual Meeting: February 9-11, 2018, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, Myrtle Beach, SC

February 22-24: Logging, Construction, Trucking & Heavy Equip. Expo, Lane County Convention Center & Fairgrounds, Eugene, OR: 541-686-9191; oregonlogging conference.com

September 6-8: Lake States Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo, Sunnyview Expo Center, Oshkosh, WI: 715-282-5828; timberpa.com

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54 Portsmouth St., Concord, NH 03301-5486; 603-224-9699, Fax: 603-225-5898; www.nhtoa.org; J. Stock, exec. dir.;D. Park, office mgr.

Olympic Logging Conference

May 19-20: Northeastern Forest Products Expo, Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT: 315-369-3078; nefpexpo.net

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February 8-10 Sierra-Cascade Forest Products & Construction Equipment Exposition, Shasta District Fairgrounds, Anderson, CA: 530-222-1290; sierracascadeexpo.com

April 5-7: Intermountain Logging Equipment Show & Conference, Mirabeau Park Hotel, Spokane Valley, WA: 208-245-3425; inter mountainlogging.org

PO Box 1716, Kalispell, MT 59903-1716; 406-752-3168, Fax: 406-756-9574; Email: coleen@logging.org; www.logging.org; D. Sheets, pres., F. Quiram, vp; C. Michael, admin. dir.

Annual Meeting: May 18-19, 2018, KwaTaq Nuk Resort, Polson, MT

Northeastern Loggers Assn.

Great Lakes Timber Professionals Assn.

2018 Trade Shows

March 15-17: Redwood Region Logging Conference, Red Lion Hotel, Eureka, CA: 707-443-4091; rrlc.net

505 E. State St., Jefferson City, MO 65101-3024; 573-634-3252, Fax: 573-636-2591; www.moforest.org; Annual Meeting: July 20-22 2018, Old Kinderhook, Camdenton, MO

Southeastern Wood Producers Assn. Inc.

PO Box 9, Hilliard, FL 32046-0009; 904-845-7133, Fax: 888-2523919; www.swpa.ag; J. Lane, pres.; R. Fowler, sec.treas.; T. Carroll, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: March 15-17 2018, Okefenokee Fairgrounds, Waycross, GA

Texas Logging Council

PO Box 1488, Lufkin, TX 75902-1488; 936-632-8733, Fax: 936-6329461; www.texasforestry.org; D. Duren, coord.

Virginia Loggers Assn.

September 21-22: Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show, Starkville, MS: 662-325-2191, midsouthforestry.org

5251 Tavern Ln., Goochland, VA 23063; 804-677-4290; Email: info@ valoggers.org; www.valoggers.org; V. Wright, pres.; R. Jenkins, exec. dir. Annual Meeting: August 23-26 2018, Colonial Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA

Date TBA: Paul Bunyan Show, Cambridge, OH: 740-452-4541; ohioforest.org.

Washington Contract Loggers Assn.

PO Box 2168, Olympia, WA 98507-2168; 800-422-0074; Email: jerryb@loggers.com; www.loggers.com; E. Bryant, chmn. of board; J. Bonagofsky, pres/ceo. Annual Meeting: March 16-17 2018, Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, WA

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Garbage On Your Jobsite? Take Precautions

Treat all household garbage found on jobsites with suspicion.

J.J. LEMIRE Abuse of both legal and illegal drugs is taking place at an alarming pace, and it is increasing in most all the U .S. O ne such illegal drug is methamphetamine ( meth) , which is particularly common in rural areas.

It was only a matter of time before this new danger was found around logging sites. We understand that several loggers have found piles of ‘household garbage’ that used to be a result of a common litterbug and was little more than a nuisance. However, recently it has turned out to be the leftover garbage from a one-pot or ‘shake-and-bake’ meth lab. These can be deadly.

Telltale warning signs that the trash may be from a meth operation include plastic two liter bottles, batteries, antifreeze containers, lantern fuel cans, coolers and ice packs. These are just a sample of the trash left behind from someone cooking meth. hile your first thought ay e to pick up this trash up or move it out of your way, do not touch it. Law enforce ent officers say that eth la waste residue is highly toxic and can cause severe injuries. E xposure to the chemical byproducts used can affect the central nervous system, cardio46

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vascular system, and heart, liver, kidneys, eyes and skin.

These chemicals are also extremely a a le and e plosi e. his can cause acid burns to the body, or even death. In case of accidental exposure to these chemicals, water is the most i portant ele ent in first aid. ash your skin and/or eyes and seek immediate medical attention. Make sure your employees are made aware of such hazards.

If you suspect your jobsite is contaminated with ‘trash’ from making methamphetamine, take all the proper precautions for fire and che ical e plosions, move quickly away from the materials and contact your local law enforcement agency or dial 911.

Also, as more frequent illegal drug use is encountered, be aware of the symptoms of meth use by employees.

They include: D ilated pupils, dark circles or bags under eyes Increased sensitivity to noise and light Increased le el of self confidence and euphoria ‘Wired’—R estless, excitable and anxious Noticeable change in sleeping patterns Weight loss ( rapid, extreme)

Irritability or aggressiveness D rastic mood swings D izziness or confusion, disconnected chatter C omplaints of chest pain, rapid breathing E xcessive sweating and body odor Bad breath, poor dental hygiene and tooth grinding D ry, itchy skin Hanging out with a different group of friends Subtle changes in conversations and behavior with friends ( use of coded language, more secretive about possessions or activities) Negative changes in appearance, such as greasy hair, skin sores, etc.

C hange in attire, clothes that highlight drug use Noticeable change in values— lying, stealing, etc.

Increase in borrowing money or trading of possessions If you suspect drug use by your employee and have a drug-free workplace program, you can require them to be drug tested for reasonable suspicion. ployees under the in uence of illegal or illicit drugs can be a hazard to you, your employees or your equipment.

TH Lemire is Director, Loss Control, for Forestry Mutual Ins. Co., Raleigh, NC.

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EquipmentWorld Bandit Celebrates 35th Anniversary Bandit Industries, Remus, Mich., will spend all of 2018 celebrating its 35th anniversary.

“We’re going to take some time in 2018 to appreciate where we’ve been, what we’ve accomplished, and how we want to keep innovating and evolving—for our employees, for our customers, and for our industry,” says Bandit President and co-owner Jerry Morey.

Bandit Industries started out as Foremost Fabrications in a small oneroom shop by Mike Morey Sr. and Diane Morey. The first chipper was a Model 100 Brush Bandit. That chipper caught on in the industry and became so popular that most people knew Foremost Fabrications as “Bandit,” so in 1986, the company took the name officially as Bandit Industries.

Today, more than 60,000 Bandit machines are in use worldwide, and more than 200 dealer locations serve customers on six continents.

Morey adds, “For the last 35 years, we’ve worked tirelessly to build the best equipment, and in 2018 we reaffirm our commitment to our industry.”

In the new shop, four machines can be serviced at the same time. In addition to spare part sales and warehousing, the service center has training facilities for customer, driver and staff training.

The first Ponsse forest machine was seen in UK forests in 1994. Two years later the first Ponsse local service centers opened, one in Beattock, Scotland, and the other in Neath, Wales.

About 18.5 million m3 of wood are harvested annually in the UK.

Equipment Linc Reps For Barko In Alabama Barko Hydraulics has added Equipment Linc, Inc. as its new dealer for logging and land clearing equipment in Alabama.

Located in Maplesville, Ala., Equipment Linc will handle sales and service of Barko knuckleboom loaders, industrial wheeled tractors, harvesters and feller-bunchers. The dealership boasts a new maintenance facility and personnel with decades of forestry industry experience, both in equipment sales and as timber producers.

“We are thrilled about this tremendous opportunity to promote the Barko brand,” says Tommy Moore, president of Equipment Linc. “They’re a great company with a great product line that continues to grow, and we look forward to a fruitful partnership going forward.”

Bandit Names Dealer For Texas, Oklahoma

Komatsu Southwest Offers Sennebogen

Bandit Industries named Custom Truck and Equipment, a Utility One Source company, as an authorized Bandit dealer serving Texas and Oklahoma. Utility Source One will carry a full line of Bandit hand-fed chippers and stump grinders, as well as provide sales, service and support.

Utility One Source will serve Bandit needs in three Texas locations—Midland, Fort Worth and Houston—and one location in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Komatsu Southwest, the new Komatsu dealership serving New Mexico and west Texas, has added Sennebogen purpose-built material handlers to its flagship line.

Grant Adams is president of Komatsu Southwest. He says the dealership plans to build its business in scrap, recycling and waste facilities, quarries, log yards and sawmills, demolition, and pipe-handling applications.

Ponsse Opens Service Center In Scotland Ponsse UK, a subsidiary of Ponsse Plc, Vierema, Finland, has opened a service center in Annan, Scotland, specifically designed for servicing forestry equipment.

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Fifty Years In The Books For Vermeer Southeast Vermeer Southeast Sales and Service, Inc. is celebrating 50 years of providing the Southeast with equipment, parts, service and solutions. Officially incorporated on December 5, 1966 by co-founders Merle Den Besten and Mel

Bokhoven, Vermeer Southeast began operations as part of an emerging sales and service, dealer network intended to meet the needs of a growing industrial market for Vermeer Corp.

The company, which started with a single location in Orlando, Fla., has grown to nine locations and nearly 160 employees across Alabama, Florida and Georgia, with Vermeer Alabama having been acquired in 2005. Vermeer Caribbean, Vermeer Puerto Rico and Vermeer Central America were acquired in 2003.

The company recently commemorated this milestone with a celebration near its corporate office in Orlando.

Both co-founders as well as the current owners, Kris Den Besten, Todd Ver Steeg and Jim Dees, made remarks reflecting on the company’s growth and success.

Also on hand to share congratulatory remarks were Bob Vermeer, chair emeritus of the Vermeer Board of Directors, and Doug Hundt, president of Industrial for Vermeer Corp.

John Deere Opens Center In Miami The new 115,000 sq. ft. John Deere parts and services distribution center in Miami will serve all Latin America countries, except Brazil, Argentina and Mexico, which already have in-country centers.

“Latin America is a key market for John Deere, and this new facility will improve logistics cycle time and ordering consistency for our dealer network in the region,” says David Thorne, senior vice president, sales and marketing, Worldwide Construction & Forestry Div.

Husqvarna Breaks Ground On Arkansas Warehouse Husqvarna Group is expanding its operations in Nashville, Ark. with the construction of a 350,300 sq. ft. distribution center and materials warehouse facility. It’s projected to be operational by the end of 2018.

The facility will be located adjacent current manufacturing facilities in Nashville where chain saws and a line of lawn and garden equipment are built. The addition of the distribution center will significantly impact operational efficiencies.

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Loggers Have A Seat At The Table DANNY DRUCTOR The U.S. forest products industry is very broad, with diverse and sometimes conflicting interests. The American Loggers Council (ALC) was formed in 1994 when it was clear our nation’s professional Dructor timber harvesters needed a strong, consistent presence in order to impact issues on a national level. ALC is billed as the “National Voice for Professional Loggers.” We are loggers working for loggers, because if don’t we don’t stand up and speak out, nobody else will.

ALC continues to grow after 24 years, and we are stronger than ever.

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America. This was clear when ALC was invited to a special meeting in December with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke in Washington.

I attended this meeting along with Jim Geisinger, Associated Oregon Loggers Executive Vice President and ALC Policy Committee Chair. The meeting was organized as an inter-agency “listening session” on wildfires and involved other federal, congressional and state stakeholders. The cabinet members sought our input as the Trump Administration seeks to change the way federally owned forests are managed.

Also attending the meeting was House Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (UT) and Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR). Both were instrumental in writing and passing the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017

(HR 2936), comprehensive legislation to increase active forest management on federal lands and reduce the risks of catastrophic wildfires. Congressman Westerman, the only forester in Congress, also helped include language from ALC’s Future Logging Careers Act into HR 2936 that was approved by the U.S. House in October.

The listening session centered around fixing the wildfire funding problems, possible improvements to wildfire management, innovative ways to detect and suppress wildfires, and ways to improve cooperation between industry, state and federal authorities.

It’s clear this administration is prepared to take action to improve the management of federal forestlands, and promote timber harvesting and thinning to reduce the risks of catastrophic wildfires.

As a forest owner himself, Sec. Perdue has a strong interest in improving the U.S. Forest Service under the USDA. His new Forest Service Chief, Tony Tooke, is already working hard to improve the agency’s operations.

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SelectCuts Tooke has convened other key personnel within the Forest Service to find ways to develop and implement timber sales and forest health projects more quickly. The agency’s new mandate is to do more, and faster.

Interior Sec. Zinke in particular has a very strong understanding of our industry and way of life. Zinke was born and raised in Montana’s Flathead Valley and witnessed all the social, economic and environmental problems that occurred after timber harvests on federal lands declined dramatically. As a Congressman, Zinke sponsored legislation to reduce catastrophic wildfire risks through active forest management. As Secretary, Zinke has invested much of his own political capital restoring multiple-use management to federal lands under his department, inDructor interacts with high level officials in Washington. cluding reviewing national monuments that were unilaterally established by presidents under the Antiquities Act. During the meeting, and in conversations afterward, Jim and I shared the loggers’ perspective on these important issues. We stressed the importance of protecting and strengthening the private-sector forest products infrastructure that is vital to the federal government’s mission to restoring federally-owned forests. Without loggers, and without viable logging businesses, the feds will never be able to treat the 100 million acres that are at some risk of catastrophic wildfires.

The Secretaries took note of this perspective, and we have been invited to participate in additional conversations about how the federal government can work better with loggers and the rest of the industry to improve forest health and support American manufacturing.

In Washington, decisions are made by those who show up, and ALC will continue to show up so that loggers have a seat at the table as the federal government considers issues and legislation that affect us. But just as importantly, it is essential that all loggers participate in the process in some form, whether it’s being active in state logging associations or responding to action alerts. We must stand up and speak out for all loggers, because nobody else will.

Visit us online: www.timberharvesting.com

Dructor is Executive Vice President for the American Loggers Council, a 501 (c)(6) not for profit trade association representing professional timber harvesters and log truckers in 32 states. Visit amloggers.com.

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offering grand prize money.

The event took off from there, ultimately becoming the Soren Soren Eriksson, who Eriksson Game of Logging, founded the Game of Logging which is still in existence today. chain saw safety and training Former Forest Resources program, died in his home Assn. president and current country of Sweden, December Pennsylvania Forestry Assn.

26. He was 79.

President Richard Lewis Soren Eriksson Eriksson, who began using a worked closely with Eriksson. chain saw as a teen while working “Although Soren’s initial goal was with his father, began offering demonto increase the productivity of chain strations and providing instruction saw operators there was a great side throughout Sweden and Finland. benefit of his training efforts,” Lewis Eriksson started traveling worldwide, comments. “This side benefit, chain including to the U.S. in 1978 to help saw safety, in my opinion far surWeyerhaeuser Co. set up a thinning passed his original productivity goal. program.

Soren’s decades of conducting hunEriksson eventually set up his own dreds of chain saw training courses for chain saw consulting and apparels firm, U.S. loggers, landowners, arborists, Swedfor. In 1985, while conducting a students and others greatly reduced the training program for dozens of cutters annual number of chain saw operator for Scott Paper Co. in Alabama and fatalities and severe injuries. We have Mississippi. Eriksson approached Scott lost a modern-day forestry and logging Paper officials with the idea of blending hero. RIP my friend!” his chain saw techniques into a sawing FRA’s National Timber Harvesting competition and soon held such a and Transportation Safety Foundation multi-round event focusing on felling presented Erikkson with its National and limbing technique and safety while Logging Safety Award in 2010.

Send condolences to Erikkson’s wife: Britt Eriksson, Gassarvett Mellanakersv 4, 79397 Siljansnas, Sweden.

Last Rites Held For Tommy Burch Last rites were held December 12 for Brookeland, Texas logging leader Tommy Burch, 73, who died December 8 from injuries sustained in a fall unrelated to the logging business.

In a relationship that lasted for 20 years, Burch began his logging career with partner Don Wood in the early ’70s. Burch and Wood amicably ended their business ties when Burch wanted to ease Tommy Burch back from daily responsibilities and spend more time with his family, to speak out on behalf of Texas loggers, and to promote the positive benefits of logging.

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SelectCuts an ardent logger advocate, often visiting with state legislators in Austin. He was active in the Texas Forestry Assn. and helped form the Texas Logging Council, serving as its first president.

He and his wife, Velma, published a pro-logging book titled My Little Corner of the World and distributed more than 40,000 free copies to various groups. They did it in large measure to honor the memory of their late daughter, Beth Burch Smith, who wrote the book when she was a college student.

Burch, with the support of his wife and son, Jerry, and a competent crew, was a pioneer in whole tree chipping in east Texas, refining his well-managed business that eventually became capable of producing up to 30 loads of chips per day.

In recognition of his business success, overall professionalism, and industry activism, Timber Harvesting selected Burch’s business, B&W Contractors, as its 2002 National Logging Business of the Year. Years later he became the first logger ever inducted into the Texas Forestry Assn. Hall of Fame.

bringing his three sons—Kevin, Kelly and Cory—into the business.

Eades served as president of the Sierra Cascade Logging Conference, president of the Pacific Logging Congress and in recent years managed the Loggers Assn. of Northern California.

One of his career highlights was Timber Activist participating in a high-level forestry Buzz Eades Eulogized summit in 1993 in Portland, Ore., A memorial service for California where he enlightened President Bill timber activist and former logger Clinton about forestry and trees: Sherill (Buzz) Eades was held De“They are like you and I. You and I cember 16 at the Redding First are going to be old growth one day Church of the Nazarene. Eades, a resMr. President.” To which Clinton reident of Palo Cedro, and who had sufsponded, “I thought I was this mornfered from cancer for many months, ing when I was dressing.” This humordied on November 25. ous exchange was picked up by the The son of a logging camp worker, media worldwide.

Eades logged for several years God and family were prioribefore earning a forestry degree ties for Eades. The family from Humbolt State University. joined the First Church of the Nazarene in Redding and he He joined Kimberly Clark Corp. was very active there. Eades in Anderson, Calif. in 1972 and and his wife, Muriel (they spent many years in land management before forming his own were married for 57 years), logging company, Eades Forparticipated in numerous misestry Resources, and eventually Buzz Eades sion projects.

Burch was also a member of Brookeland Masonic Lodge #935 for more than 40 years. The lodge is accepting donations in his memory. Contact Brookeland Masonic Lodge #935, P.O. Box 10, Brookeland, TX 75931.

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February 8-10— 69th Annual 2018 Forest Products & Construction Equipment Expo, Shasta District Fairgrounds, Anderson, Calif. Call 530-222-1290; visit sierracascade expo.com.

February 9-11—South Carolina Timber Products Assn. annual meeting, DoubleTree Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, Myrtle Beach, SC. Call 803-957-9919; visit scloggers.com.

February 22-24— Oregon Logging Conference, Lane Events Center & Fairgrounds, Eugene, Ore. Call 541-6869191; visit oregonloggingconference.com.

March 15-17—Southeastern Wood Producers Assn. annual meeting, Okefenokee Fairgrounds and Exchange Club, Waycross, Ga. Call 904-845-7133; visit swpa.ag.

March 21-23—Hardwood Manufacturers Assn. National Conference & Expo, Hyatt Regency Greenville, Greenville, SC. Call 412-244-0440; visit hmamembers.org.

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